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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: Can charges be dropped if police did not have lights on?

I was pulled over last night between 7:30-7:45 PM on a two-lane highway without above traffic light posts in New Hampshire. I was charged with going 25 miles over the speed limit and failure to yield because I didn't feel comfortable pulling over on the highway. The police officer who stopped... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

You’re asking a very reasonable question, especially since your dashcam footage might offer valuable context. In New Hampshire, the fact that a police officer didn’t have visible headlights or marker lights on during low-light conditions could potentially raise concerns about **identification... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Consumer Law and Real Estate Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Seeking compensation for unjustified tow in NH due to expired registration, despite renewal receipt.

I'm a Massachusetts resident, and my car was towed from an apartment complex's parking lot where I was visiting on June 13th due to an expired registration sticker. However, I had renewed my registration online prior to the expiration date (June 1st) and carried the printed receipt in my... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

What happened to you sounds incredibly frustrating, especially since you took the proper steps to renew your registration and carried proof in your vehicle. As a Massachusetts resident, M.G.L. c.90 §2 does allow a 60-day grace period after online renewal, during which you can legally drive with a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation and Contracts for New Hampshire on
Q: What are my legal options after house disclosure misrepresentation in NH?

I purchased a house in November 2022 and discovered it had multiple issues, including being on cinder blocks instead of pillars as disclosed by the previous owner. After a professional inspection confirmed the issues, I had a lawyer send a demand letter, but the owner did not respond. She offered... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

That’s a difficult and frustrating situation—especially when you made the purchase in good faith and now you're dealing with unexpected repair costs. In New Hampshire, sellers are required to disclose known material defects, and misrepresenting something structural like the foundation may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Civil Litigation and Domestic Violence for New Hampshire on
Q: Is non-physical harassment through security cameras illegal between neighbors?

I am dealing with sporadic harassment and intimidation from my neighbor who has a mental illness. This occurs whenever they have an episode, and they often stand outside my house and behave aggressively through my security camera. Despite reporting these incidents to the police and attempting to... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Harassment through security cameras can indeed be illegal, even without physical contact. What you're describing could qualify as stalking, intimidation, or harassment under many state laws. The behavior creates a reasonable fear for your safety, and the fact that it's captured on camera... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: Who is responsible for misleading advertising in a pull-tab game?

I bought pull-tab tickets at American Post 68, where a $150 ticket was advertised to be in the tank. Despite purchasing all the tickets, no winning ticket was found. Who is responsible for the misleading advertisement, and is the club obligated to pay out due to this misrepresentation, especially... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

It sounds like you’re dealing with a frustrating situation, and you may have some legal recourse. Since the $150 ticket was advertised as being in the pull-tab game, but no winning ticket was found, the organization may have engaged in misleading advertising or misrepresentation. The club, in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for New Hampshire on
Q: Arrested for felony theft after delivering stolen package, seeking compensation for ordeal.

I was working as a delivery driver for a major service when I picked up a package as directed and delivered it to the designated drop-off location. Two weeks later, I was arrested on a warrant for felony theft because the package turned out to be stolen. I have been released on bond, with a court... View More

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Mar 7, 2025

It seems like you may still have a criminal case. If so you should hire the best defense lawyer in the area where the court is located. I would suggest looking for any attorney who has at least 10 years of experience, is a member of a national (NACDL) and NH specific criminal defense lawyer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for New Hampshire on
Q: What is the best course of action to take when someone applied for a restraining order with lies?

I’m almost positive that it’s going to be thrown out but it’s already been shared with friends to make it look like I can’t be trusted. I already went and got an earlier court date and it was approved. I am terrified that I am going to run into her and she’s going to report it. I don’t... View More

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Jan 13, 2025

You should consult with a local lawyer who handles DV cases.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for New Hampshire on
Q: Are there Attorney's out there that take on the justice system if it is corrupt?

How can we fight against corruption in the system?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 7, 2025

It could depend on what the injustice was. In some cases, appeals attorneys could identify issues that warrant a review. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: Can I sue my health insurance company without a lawyer?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 23, 2024

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to arrange a consult with a local attorney, the basic rule is that people are free to represent themselves (pro se). Health insurance carriers could impose conditions on their policies or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Constitutional Law for New Hampshire on
Q: In the event someone borrowed my $1,000 mountain bike and he left it on someone's summer property in December and the

Owners of the property saw him on there cameras and they called the police. He ran and left my bike behind are the cops allowed to keep it? His court dates are all cleaned up and they wanted proof it was mine so I showed pictures of it in my yard and they are saying that it could have been stolen... View More

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answered on Dec 8, 2023

In this situation, the police may retain the bike temporarily as part of their investigation, especially if there's uncertainty about its ownership. It's important to continue cooperating with the police, providing any additional evidence you have that supports your claim of ownership.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Constitutional Law for New Hampshire on
Q: What happens if local law enforcement does not act on this statute as the defendant creates breach of bail times 2

As I am a victim of a violent crime by strangulation by weapon (cane)on city trans. individual was arrested charged with a felony 2nd degree assault by strangulation (i believe being charged incorrectly)and now as the defendant since committed breach of bail x2 being in direct contact with me... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. When a defendant breaches conditions of bail, the court can revoke the bail and take the defendant into custody. Law enforcement is tasked with enforcing bail conditions and, if they fail to do so, they may not be upholding their duties appropriately.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for New Hampshire on
Q: What happens when a small claims co-defendent gets notification of a small claims suit if they don't live at the address

My boyfriend was informed he was being sued as a co-defendent for items left at my house by a former friend of mine... but he does not live at my address. This person does not know his address... only that he stays at my house

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answered on Apr 26, 2023

Typically, service is made by leaving a summons & complaint at someone's "abode" or residence. Some types of actions require serving a defendant "in-hand", such as Contempt Motions usually. Small claims probably just requires abode service. The Plaintiff should have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Lemon Law for New Hampshire on
Q: i bought a truck with a rotten frame

also my contract was not right and also they had a vsi on there for 125 which that is what I thought but find out it is for 27 months never was told this also the whole contract did not make sense the money on the paper were not right just a lot wrong with this whole deal I stop paying after 5... View More

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answered on Apr 4, 2023

New cars and other new motor vehicles are covered by manufacturers' warranties. These warranties must follow the rules set by the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) (refer to the section on Warranties for more information). The manufacturer's warranty... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: I received a copy of a request for execution (NHSuperiorcourt)for $93,000 from a credit card co. What happens next?
William Michael Bryk
William Michael Bryk
answered on Mar 19, 2023

I assume that you owe the money. Consider your assets, i.e., what you own, such as a house and any other real property, automobiles, stocks and bonds, and any other debts you may have - other credit card debt, personal loans, mortgages, and income tax arrears immediately come to mind. Also... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: Judgements/ Writ of Execution explanation

I owe a credit card Co. a lot, and they got a judgment. I recently received a court email saying that they have filed a writ of execution.

What exactly does that mean?

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answered on Mar 15, 2023

A writ of execution is a formal document issued by a court that authorizes a sheriff to levy upon the property of a judgment debtor. RSA 527:12 (1997) (amended 2000);  5 R. Wiebusch, New Hampshire Practice, Civil Practice and Procedure § 60.02, at 474 (1998).

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Civil Litigation and Collections for New Hampshire on
Q: What are the legal options to sue an individual for non-repayment of a personal loan in excess of $20,000.00
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answered on Jan 7, 2023

A suit can be brought in state district or superior court given the $20,000 amount. There could be other factors, such as whether a federal question is involved but I doubt it given your description.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Education Law for New Hampshire on
Q: Is there any violation of HIPAA or ferpa law if a 504 plan on child is announced to all students?

A teacher announced that my daughter is on a 504 care plan in her classroom and also said that “she is falling behind and that she needs to speak to her 504 plan case manager because she is recommended to go to Saturday school to catch up” verbatim. Is this against any HIPAA or ferpa or any... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2022

It certainly sounds like it, particularly if that was "announced".

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: I've a civil judgement vs. a person for a hit/run case in MA. The person own property in NH. Can I file a lien against

Property is owned by a corporation, where the driver of the truck is the president. The truck was registered in NH without insurance and was registered to the corporation.

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answered on Apr 28, 2022

Good morning. From what you've described, you should be able to pursue a lien against the person's real property in NH.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: If I say "I intend to publish this embarrassing info about you. Try to talk me out if it"?

In the state of NH, if I decide to publish embarrassing, but accurate, information about another person, does simply giving that person the opportunity to talk me out of publishing constitute blackmail, if talking itself is the one thing that other person doesn't want to do?

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Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Nov 22, 2020

Like many things in life. The answer to this question depends what the information consists of. There are criminal charges for blackmail (extortion), revenge porn and others. It largely depends on the nature of the embarassing information and the intent you possess that may dissuade publication.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for New Hampshire on
Q: what public policy considerations are involved in a case like this?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 24, 2020

Something may have gotten left off when you uploaded your post. You could try posting again (don't included personal details about yourself or the case), or you could reach out to New Hampshire attorneys to discuss the case. Good luck

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