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10 Circuit-District Division-Hampton Court
The New Hampshire 10th Circuit - District Division - Hampton Court, commonly known as the Hampton District Court, is located in the southeastern edge of the State. This Court handles misdemeanor and violation cases brought by the following authorities: Towns of Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, South Hampton, and Seabrook. The State Police also frequently prosecute cases here, typically involving a motor vehicle stop or accident on Route 95 or Route 101. This Court historically is located in Hampton, but for about a decade was located in Seabrook.
All local violations and misdemeanors go through this Court, including:
- DWI / DUI
- Simple Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Theft and Shoplifting
- Driving after Suspension and other driving offenses
- Possession of Marijuana
When charged as a Class A misdemeanors, such crimes carry penalties of up to one year in the house of correction and/or a $2,000 fine. Even when the charge is not a Class A Misdemeanor, severe consequences may be imposed such as fines, “no contact” orders, loss of driver’s license, and court ordered treatment or programming (which can be very expensive).
Ted Lothstein has handled many hearings and trials in this Court, which was actually located in Seabrook until very recently, and also back in the 1990s and early 2000s when this same court was located in an old building in Hampton and was known as the Hampton District Court. Back then, the presiding judge was Hon. Francis "Whitey" Frasier, a legendary judge who is much-missed by many prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers.
When you face a criminal charge in district court it is important to obtain a criminal defense lawyer or DWI defense lawyer as soon as possible. Our firm is ready to assist you and we will respond promptly to inquiries through this site or by calls to our office.
Hampton/Seabrook District Court Case Victories
Seabrook, NH Police arrest Client and charge him in the Seabrook District Court with Aggravated DWI, based on a BAC of .19, and also based on the allegation that he drove under the influence with passengers under the age of 16. This client faced mandatory jail time and a mandatory two-year license loss upon conviction. Attorney Lothstein secures plea to a first offense non-aggravated DWI and a non-criminal endangering charge, saving Client from jail and cutting his license loss to just 6 months, a small fraction of the mandatory penalty for the charged offense. Read More