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I have had a camper garaged 100% of the time in Litchfield NH for the past 10-15 years. The person now in charge of the RMV at Litchfield is refusing to renew my NH non-resident registration for no apparent reason. She has asked the Litchfield PD to investigate if the camper is located at the... View More 
1 background with temp met screening requirements, second application 4/5 months after first was dismissed and withdrawn for the purpose of retention with lower pay and no benefits. Finally got offer year later with lower pay than initial first offer year ago, misclassified as non exempt and exempt... View More
I live in a 50 apt complex and I have witness plus cameras to prove I've never done this.
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answered on Oct 25, 2024
If you've been a victim of felony strangulation, it's important to know your rights. The Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) specifically applies to federal criminal proceedings. This means that if your case is handled at the federal level, the CVRA ensures you have certain protections... View More
I got into a dispute with a person of color at work, ragarding a task that needed to be taken care of. I told the individual they were not going to win the argument, so they needed to walk away. That was all I said, nothing personal, nothing relating to color. The response from this individual, was... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
In addition to going to HR, consider having a calm, private conversation with the person involved. Explain your perspective and clarify that your intention was not to imply anything related to race. Sometimes, misunderstandings can be resolved through open and honest communication.
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The Supreme Court only allowed rent recovery and the eviction still pending. I don’t know if the clerk should get the Writ signed by the judge or not.
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
Based on the limited details provided, it does not seem appropriate for the clerk to issue a writ of possession if the court only granted a judgment for recovery of rent and the eviction case is still pending.
Typically, a writ of possession is an order directed to the sheriff to remove... View More
If registered owner not present during questionable traffic stop of friends leads local police to have properly parked unattended vehicle towed for search/detention absent documentation of legal cause later shown to owner...yet owner now faces loss of property without the income to keep satisfying... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
If you're a registered owner of a vehicle that was towed under questionable circumstances, you have the right to dispute the towing and any associated fees. The process typically involves requesting a post-tow hearing or similar administrative review in your jurisdiction. This is a platform... View More
our friends 2 kids were in car,no one hurt.good samaritans on scene,fire and police eventually .she was rushed to hospital.they told her she had a concussion,released her.police have impounded vehicle .the police havent talked to her AT ALL! next day dcyf calls her ex,hes not to let fr her alone... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
In your situation, it's essential to understand that you do have rights, and your wife has rights as well. Here are some key points to consider:
Access to Personal Belongings: You have the right to access personal belongings that are in the impounded vehicle. However, the police may be... View More
this is their wording on an illegal by our contract mail-in vote...attendance to annual meetings is mandatory for all members .The board will consider any requests for absentee ballots that include a reason such as hospitalization or out of state .attendance to the annual is a basic responsibility... View More
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
RSA 205-A defines a manufactured housing park as any parcel of land under common ownership or control that contains, or is designed to contain, two or more manufactured housing units such as mobile homes. Owners and operators of manufactured housing parks are prohibited from:
Requiring more... View More
Hello. My husband is incarcerated currently and he is served the same lunch option EVERY DAY! Bologna. Green rotten bologna that is inedible, like they are animals. I don't know much about how much the state benefits from taxes )amount wise) but i DO know what I pay in taxes and the state of... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
If your husband is receiving inadequate meals in incarceration, this may be a matter to bring to the attention of the appropriate authorities within the correctional facility. Each state has standards for prisoner treatment that typically include the provision of nutritious and safe meals. Moldy... View More
My court papers say that if I’m charged with any federal or misdemeanor crimes within the next 2 years than it’s a mandatory 30 days in jail. I was caught in hannaford with 50$ worth of items for my family and got caught, and I have a court hearing for the case 2 months from now. I’m the only... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2021
There is always a chance. Your best bet is to contact a competent defense lawyer in your area. If you qualify for a public defender request an attorney. Do not try to handle this on your own. A suspended sentence is not imposed until a final order from a court. Do not discuss case with anyone... View More
to control a combative/ assaultive individual who has or attempted to cause physical bodily harm to the guard/ officer or on another person. or is in the act of destruction of property where the security guard/officer is there to protect?
answered on Jun 18, 2021
A security guard is authorized to use the same degree of force as anyone else. In other words being a security guard means that a person may use force that is reasonable to protect a person or property. Handcuffs do not require a license and are not considered deadly force. If a security person... View More
My upstairs neighbor is extremely verbally abusive and has physically threatened her kids and me. I want to make it clear to the property management company how bad it is and want to record her from the hallway. NH is a two party consent state but the law seems to be written around direct... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2021
NH is a consent recording state, but if the person is yelling so loudly that it can be heard in a public place then I would agree they have no expectation of privacy. It seems like you could record from your own apartment or the hallway, do not amplify or use any device to enhance the sound.
the only reason is because they are addicts. This cant be legal!
answered on Jan 4, 2021
If you and your spouse are facing criminal charges, a condition of bail can be no contact. It could also be imposed on many assault type cases involving domestic violence. In short a judge can in fact prevent contact between spouses, children or anyone.
Was arrested for refusing breathalyzer, after passing field test. While being booked at the station, the officer started to read the miranda rights and I forget why I said, do u want me to read it? I think it's because he was flopping over words and with masks I cant hear him well anyways. He... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
This is a commonly asked question. I have answered it in a FAQ on the internet. http://nhcriminallaw.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Here is the law a about Miranda:
What if the police don’t read me my rights?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions.... View More
My nephew and his wife were going to lease my house but because of a disagreement with the pet section of the lease, he, his wife and his father came to my house on June 22. When I told them that the pet section was clearly written, they began to swear and yell at me. As this melee escalated, I... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2020
I am not sure I heard a question. It seems more like a statement. It also appears as though you are concerned about your safety and if you think a crime has occurred you may want to report it to the police.
Girl friend leaves me moves to another state 3 days later breaks into my house throu a window, gets her belonging, my sons which thers no court order on custody an takes some of my stuff... i called the cops an they said nothin they can do settle it in small claims...
answered on Jun 1, 2019
If the only thing she took was her own property and no or little damage occurred to house, i believe they were exercising their discretionary authority to not pursue criminal charges
Residency and wont leave. Can the landlord hold me or my son responsible for this person who wont leave?
answered on Nov 5, 2018
If in fact, as you state, she has a month to month tenancy, then you have to give her 30 days notice to quit the apartment. These cases are tricky, if she won't leave, you should hire an landlord tenant attorney. attorney Brian Shaughnessy is the attorney I use to evict my own tenants. He is... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2018
Unlikely --and very dangerous--even if you can, you don't want to.
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