New Hampshire Juvenile Law Questions & Answers
Q: Can I represent a friend in a New Hampshire court of law?
Theoretically, the law allows for this. Read RSA 311:1: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXX/311/311-1.htm
HOWEVER, I would never recommend this to either the potential litigant or the person thinking about representation this way. It is very likely to end badly for all involved.
If you are interested, there was a fair amount of press and legal opinions on this issue about 15 years ago involving a non-lawyer named Theodore Kamaskinski in New Hampshire. Just google it....
Q: My son paid a fine in court but he just got a paper in the mail saying he needs to pay? He already did! Plz help...
If he paid by credit card or check you should obtain the records to bring to the court to show proof of payment. The court should have issued a receipt, you should try to find it and bring it to the clerk's office. I hope this helps.
Q: A student at a public high school performed a lewd sexual act in class. Principal verified claim but nothing done.
I would contact the members of your school board or any other elected officials in your town or city.
Q: Hello my child is currently in juvenile court over a charge of a pot pipe. She has a lawyer and I asked him to appeal
Answered on Apr 1, 2017
Although you are the parent and a party to the case, the lawyer's duty is to the child. The child is the one who needs to tell the lawyer what they want to do.
Q: what can I do about my son being assaulted at school?
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
Q: if im sixteen and pregant and im on probation and i runaway what will happen?
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?
Q: Im a 14 year old male, is it legal for me to hit a 17 year old male in New Hampshire.
It's never legal to hit someone. You could be charged with assault and battery. If your friend was sexually abused, speak to an adult you trust, or notify local law enforcement.
Q: In New Hampshire, is it legal for a minor to use an e-cigarette if the e-juice in the e-cigarette contains zero nicotine
It's unclear whether RSA 126-K, which prohibits e-cigarette use by minors in NH, applies only when the device actually uses nicotine vapor, or applies to all devices CAPABLE of producing such a vapor. However, from a practical standpoint, law enforcement has no way of knowing whether or not you're using nicotine. Call your local police station to seek clarification.
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