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answered on Dec 8, 2016
For criminal actions, the statute does not expire until 22 years after the victim's 18th birthday. (RSA 625:8)
A civil action may be brought within 12 years of the victim's 18th birthday (RSA 508:4-g)
my son was at school last Thursday and at recess he had an altercation with another boy in which this boy head butt my son in the chest took my sons glasses off his face and proceeded to break them, then he grabbed my sons arm and bit him causing severe bruising the school assured me that this... View More 
answered on Oct 7, 2016
I would refer to an attorney for a consultation. Situations like this can be delicate, but if you feel that your son's rights have been violated, then you have the ability to dig further into the situation.
Best of luck
im pregnant and on pobation and im planning on running away because i might get sent away for violating probation
answered on Sep 22, 2016
Running away will make it worse. Stay put and get an attorney. If you are indigent, the court can appoint an attorney. What kind of life do you expect to live as a young, pregnant runaway?
can she be arrested even though i didnt press charges 6 months ago?
answered on Jun 13, 2016
Yes. But you do not have to cooperate with the investigation or prosecution.
with the court, although to my knowledge it hasn't been signed by the court yet. She showed up at my house late at night intoxicated (drove herself) with our daughter sleeping upstairs, grabbed her wedding dress & set it on fire in the backyard then assaulted me and my brother. She was... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2016
It sounds like a very fact-specific situation. What exactly is your question? Child abuse is a criminal charge which would be determined by the police.
If you're wondering how these events could affect child custody, you should speak to a family law attorney. Such an event could... View More
My mother passed away in march, my sister and I get half of everything. Things are still in probate court. There is an equity loan tying things up. Property has been inventoried and most appraised to see if we have enough to pay off the loan. My sister has been selling items on her own to support... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2015
Only law enforcement can determine if there is a valid criminal complaint. Speak to your local police. If you are interested in pursuing civil remedies against your sister, you should speak to an estate law attorney.
answered on Dec 8, 2015
Yes, because you don't want that on his record, if you can avoid it.
Boyfriend is getting charged with simple assault, he has arraignment in a few days. He didn't cause physical harm to me and has never been violent before. How can I have the no contact order lifted ASAP? Can I do anything at the arraignment to help?
answered on Nov 8, 2015
Perhaps his attorney can move for the no contact order to be modified to a no violent contact order. He needs an attorney for the case, and it depends upon the attorney as to whether you should try to do anything to help at an arraignment.
threatening to kill her with a knife I never had. I had court yesterday and got it dropped to a class a misdemeanor and 12 months on good behavior and no contact with my aunt. The problem is I had the chance to take it to trial and see what my odds where there and I misunderstood that and plead... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2015
You have to hire a private criminal defense attorney for this.
i got served with a complaint for a class b misdemeanor a year later but was never charged for anything
answered on Oct 13, 2015
You are not making sense. If you were served with a complaint, you WERE charged.
It was my first offense. I am a college student so I do not have much money. Is the normal punishment community service or a drug and alcohol class?
answered on Aug 26, 2015
A lot of the basic questions that people ask can be searched on the internet for an adequate response.
Here is a helpful link for this particular issue:
http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/crime-penalties/new-hampshire-minor-possession-alcohol-charges-p
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Once someone becomes an adult, there is no prohibition on dating.
A 16 girl I know was kicked out and wants to live with me we are a few states. Can this work without me getting in trouble
answered on Aug 25, 2015
Go see an attorney about this. A little common sense can go a long way.
I was charged with an aggravated domestic
answered on Sep 2, 2015
Read this pdf file: www.nh.gov/nhdoc/divisions/victim/.../timeinprison.pdf
they had stolen it from work.
answered on Feb 27, 2011
Under New Hampshire law, Criminal mischief is a class A misdemeanor if the actor purposely causes or attempts to cause pecuniary loss in excess of $100 and not more than $1,500.
Criminal Mischief can also be a felony offense in any of the following situations: the person charged purposely... View More
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