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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
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
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.
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.
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!
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... View More
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