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Q: What is the penalty for first time willful concealment in NH
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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...
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Q: If my son had his friend over and the friend stole a hand gun out of a lock box what could we be charged with.

The friend has changed his story 3 times already from saying my son gave them to him to he bought them from him or jumped him and took them

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Jun 5, 2021

It is impossible to know if any charges could be brought without more information. You should contact a defense attorney and provide more background.

It is always a good idea not to provide any statement to the police, indicating you have nothing to say is a good idea in almost all scenarios.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for New Hampshire on
Q: can a judge tell a married couple that they cannot be together. agaist there will, nothing to do with the case....

the only reason is because they are addicts. This cant be legal!

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
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.

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Q: What exactly is this charge? : Controlled drug act My friend got charged with this while being incarcerated

Controlled drug act.

My friend got charged with this while incarcerated, I'm not exactly sure what this means, if he was in possession of drugs, or if someone gave him drugs or what exactly happened & I can not ask him because he is in the hole. Thank you for any help!

Leonard D. Harden
Leonard D. Harden
answered on Mar 16, 2020

The Controlled Drug Act is where you will find all drug offenses in the NH criminal code RSA 318-B: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XXX-318-B.htm

If your friend was in custody then it seems likely that he was found in possession or trying to get a controlled substance...
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