I am 17 years of age and next November will be 18. I am currently a Junior in high school in NH. If I drop out, what are the consequences?
NH sought me out, and offered me a job. But I have low immunity to measles and rubella and they have rescinded the job and refuse to give me reasonable accommodations like Ive gotten at other practices. Is this discrimination? They were willing to give me reasonable accommodations for not being... View More 
I got arrested for a DUI August 5, 2023 and my trial date has now been pushed back for the third time to June 4, 2024
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Yes, you are entitled to a speedy trial. That said, why are you asking questions on this forum---instead, you should discuss this with your lawyer and if you do not have a lawyer at this point in time, then you need to get an attorney to represent you, as well as to protect your right to a speedy... View More
I do home repairs and remodeling. My normal practice is to ask for material payment prior to ordering, and also ask for 30% of the labor cost at commencement of work. Lately, I have had clients accept estimates, only to later engage another contractor. When this happens, I am out my costs... View More
Hampshire when the local planning board has approved the subdivision but the new construction will cause damage to my property and diminish the value of my home?
I am a hourly employee in NH. My company drives us to Boston, Philadelphia, Indianapolis for conventions. We drive to further away conventions, not fly, because the CEO has an exempt salary worker do all of the driving- in other words, he's not paying out any additional hours during travel,... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2024
First, to be clear, this belongs under the heading of Employment Law, not Workers' Compensation. The latter, Workers' Compensation, only refers to workplace injuries. I am a workers' comp. attorney and will have to defer to the attorneys who handle employment law to give you an... View More
Original plan in May 0f 2023 was to pay $71,000 total. Six months later the court increased it to $188,000. I did not incur any new debt during that time to warrant such an increase.
My original plan was for 24 monthly payments of $500, since that's all I can afford. The payments... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2024
It is likely that the amounts claimed by creditors in your case exceeded (substantially) what you estimated in your bankruptcy petition and accompanying schedules or that creditors who were not listed filed claims. With interest or penalties, claims can end up larger than you thought. Certain... View More
A student at my son's school goes to the nurse to receive his prescribed med (clonidine) everyday. This student will hide the med under his tongue, in his cheek or slip it into his pocket when the nurse isn't looking or paying attention and brings it to my son to take. My son has been... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, you may have grounds to pursue legal action against the school district or school nurse for negligence. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Duty of care: Schools and their staff have a legal obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of students under their... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In New Hampshire, willful concealment (also known as shoplifting) is treated as a misdemeanor for a first offense if the value of the merchandise is under $1,000.
The potential penalties for a first-time willful concealment conviction in NH include:
- A fine of up to $1,200... View More
In that document, it states logic for tolling SoL for any reason:
"Furthermore, RSA 603:1 plainly states that the six-year statute of limitations will be tolled if the " ‘party charged’ was not usually or publicly resident within this State." It is clear that the... View More
I have asked multiple times for them to submit a receipt of payment and dismissal but they are not doing this. I have also paid to terminate the lease as well which I am unsure I needed to do. Additionally, I am read under NH law under “agreements” of which we made and I have on record via... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It sounds like you're in a frustrating situation, having fulfilled your financial obligations and still facing challenges with your lessor. If you've paid all past dues and even the cost to terminate the lease, you should expect that these actions be acknowledged and appropriately... View More
(625.8)
VI. The period of limitations does not run:
(a) During any time when the accused is continuously absent from the state or has no reasonably ascertained place of abode or work within this state; or
(b) During any time when a prosecution is pending against the accused... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
The starting point for determining whether the statute of limitations bars prosecution is RSA 625:8. The general rule is that the State has six years to prosecute a felony, one year to prosecute a misdemeanor, and three months to prosecute a violation, RSA 625:8, I (a)-(d), but the statute contains... View More
I am a diabetic in a wheelchair with both legs amputated. Due to long times of lack of sleep I would become unaware of what I was doing and have loud outbursts (moans/screams) creating a disturbance. I am under a doctors case and he has given me medication that helps me sleep and it is now helping.... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation, and your condition and circumstances are indeed factors that deserve consideration. In New Hampshire, as in many places, tenants with disabilities are protected under federal laws such as the Fair Housing Act, which requires landlords to... View More
I changed my insurance because of cost. I was given a policy and it was paid for the year by mortage company. I notice that they added a name to my policy that was not associated with my home to give me that rate but I never asked for that or approved that the company did it on their own. When I... View More
My ex girlfriend and I have a child together and live in NH? We want to file a joint parenting plan but we both want to waive child support. Neither of us wants to pay child support to the other. We both financially provide for our daughter and we don't want to put either of us in a child... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
If you're seeking access to case records from the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), it's important to know the process and time frames involved. The rules around this are set to protect the privacy and welfare of the children involved, while also providing... View More
I still have not been able to get the vehicle as the dealership does not have the title. What are my rights of rescinding this deal.
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
If you have paid for a vehicle but the dealership cannot provide the title, your rights to rescind the deal may depend on the terms of the purchase agreement and the laws of your state. Generally, a dealer must provide a clear title at the time of sale or within a reasonable period. If they fail to... View More
And can a crossing guard close down a road so buses can go instead of traffic which then again blocks emergency vehicles as well
answered on Mar 26, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on whether the school or school district imposes any conditions in the interest of child safety that supplement ordinary state and municipal vehicle & traffic laws. An attorney would... View More
I was born under one last name. I was step-parent adopted, and my last name changed, as a child. I was married, and my last name changed again.
Is there a way to go back to the last name I was born under, before the adoption, without losing my adopted last name on my birth certificate? Is... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
In every state there is a legal method for changing your legal name without changing the name on your birth certificate. You might even find self help forms on the court’s website. If not, you should hire an attorney to help you navigate the process.
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