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State Police Roadblock coming to Bedford this week

September 5th, 2019

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Theodore Lothstein

DWI ROADBLOCK COMING According to patch.com, the New Hampshire State Police, Troop B have announced they will run a roadblock “DWI checkpoint”) in the Bedford area this week. Usually, “this week” means Friday or Saturday eveni… Read More

Categories: DWI News, Right to Privacy

State Police Announce Memorial Day "Saturation Patrols"

May 26th, 2019

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Beware to those enjoying cookouts and BBQs in the Concord area this weekend! ‘Saturation Patrols’ The State Police announced five extra shifts for DUI Hunters this weekend, something they call “saturation patrols.” Sounds like… Read More

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NH House Committee Vote: Ban DUI Roadblocks

January 31st, 2018

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Committee: Ban Roadblocks A NH House Committee voted 12-8 in favor of recommending passage of a Bill that would ban all so-called “DWI Checkpoints” – also known as DUI Roadblocks — in New Hampshire. Inefficient and Costly Cove… Read More

Categories: DWI News, DWI/DUI Defense

DWI Roadblock Announced for Bow, NH

September 11th, 2017

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Yet Another DWI Roadblock The NH State Police have announced a so-called “DWI Checkpoint” for “the week of September 10, 2017.” Most of the time, the announcement of a DWI checkpoint during a week that begins with a Sunday, tu… Read More

Categories: DWI News, Uncategorized

Rogue Cop-Bully in Utah Makes National Headlines

September 1st, 2017

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Theodore Lothstein

There is a rarely-used doctrine in constitutional law that says that a police officer violates a person’s constitutional rights if the officer’s conduct “shocks the conscience.” In other words, does something really, really ba… Read More

Categories: DWI News, Right to Privacy

Taxpayer-Funded DWI Roadblocks Come Up Empty

July 1st, 2017

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Waste of Taxpayer Dollars or Successful Deterrence? The Concord Monitor reported today that last week’s taxpayer-funded DWI Roadblock in Chichester, a joint effort between the State Police and Chichester Police, resulted in zero arrests. This c… Read More

Categories: DWI News, Right to Privacy

Manch Police Target Pot Smokers for Mass Detention

April 8th, 2017

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

The Manchester Police have announced that a “sobriety checkpoint” will occur somewhere in the vicinity of the city on Thursday, April 20. Bring weed to Manch to celebrate 4/20 day, plan on losing your driver’s license for 60 days. O… Read More

Categories: DWI News, War on Drugs Winds Down

Don't Let Trooper Grinch Steal Christmas

December 15th, 2016

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Checkpoint Tomorrow Near Nashua The Massachusetts State Police announced that they will run a checkpoint somewhere in Middlesex County on Friday evening, December 16, 2016, going into Saturday early morning hours. They have promised that the motor ve… Read More

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20 Years in Prison for DWI?

October 25th, 2016

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Texas Repeat Offenders Need Uber An ABC television affiliate in Upshur County, Texas reports this week that a 53-year old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his 4th DWI. Yes, 20 years in prison for a DWI that did not involve a traffic accide… Read More

Categories: Criminal Cases In The News, DWI News, DWI/DUI Defense

Limited License Law Ruined by DMV (AGAIN)

October 13th, 2016

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

The “limited license” law, which most people call a hardship license or work permit, has been on the books for less than a year. I hope that a good Bill to amend our limited license law starts working through the legislature. The law has… Read More

Categories: DWI News, DWI/DUI Defense

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Ted Lothstein is Chair and Faculty Member for NH Bar's DWI Litigation Seminar

March 11th, 2020

On April 8, 2020, Ted Lothstein will be chairperson and faculty member for the NH Bar’s full day seminar DWI Litigation: Back to Basics. Although marketed as an introductory seminar for both prosecutors and defense lawyers, this CLE will presen… Read More

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BakerHostetler Partner Turns His Back on Justice

February 17th, 2020

OK, that’s not exactly what the BakerHostetler partner allegedly did during a deposition. But I choose not to print it here. Let’s just say that when the firm assigns lawyers to conduct depositions in the future, this lawyer may be bringi… Read More

Feb

Cutting Edge Privacy Case Argued before NH's High Court

February 12th, 2020

Today, Ted Lothstein presented oral argument to the New Hampshire Supreme Court in a case that implicates several cutting edge issues, including the scope of a new and potentially far-reaching amendment to the State Constitution that safeguards peopl… Read More

Recent Case Results

Successful Finding of No Reasonable Grounds to Arrest for DWI

The State Police charge Client with DWI, 2d Offense in the 2d Circuit - District Division - Plymouth Court. Because Client refused the breath test, Client faces, as a worst case scenario, a 5-year loss of license, mandatory jail time, and mandatory ignition interlock. Represented by Ted Lothstein, Client prevails on the merits in the Administrative License Suspension hearing – finding of no reasonable grounds to arrest for DWI. Then, he secures a plea to two minor traffic violations, and pays a fine. Thus, arrested on a second offense DWI, Client receives no criminal conviction, no license loss whatsoever, and no DWI on his record! Read More

Plea to Non-aggravated First Offense DWI Negotiated — Absolute Minimum Sentence Under Law

Nashua Police charge Client in the Nashua Circuit Court with Aggravated DWI, based on a .22 blood alcohol concentration (the threshold for Aggravated DWI is .16 BAC or higher), and the State files for a 180 day ALS suspension, because the .22 is far over the legal limit of .08. Client hires Attorney Lothstein, who negotiates a plea to non-aggravated first offense DWI, with the absolute minimum sentence under law – Client may restore license in 90 days – and the State will withdraw the 180 day ALS suspension. This plea saves client from mandatory jail time and a mandatory one year loss of license, both required for Aggravated DWI. Read More

Persuaded Prosecutor to Take Second Look at Case: DWI-2d Offense Charge Dropped

In Keene District Court, Client faced a DWI-2d charge. Conviction would have meant up to a 5-year license loss, mandatory jail time, and the ignition interlock program. Ted Lothstein persuaded the prosecutor to take a second look at the case. The result? The State dropped the DWI-2d charge, instead allowing Client to plead guilty to reckless driving, with an 8-month license loss – no criminal conviction, no jail, no 5-year license loss, no ignition interlock. Read More

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» DWI News

State Police Roadblock coming to Bedford this week

State Police Announce Memorial Day "Saturation Patrols"

NH House Committee Vote: Ban DUI Roadblocks

DWI Roadblock Announced for Bow, NH

Rogue Cop-Bully in Utah Makes National Headlines

Taxpayer-Funded DWI Roadblocks Come Up Empty

Manch Police Target Pot Smokers for Mass Detention

Don't Let Trooper Grinch Steal Christmas

20 Years in Prison for DWI?

Limited License Law Ruined by DMV (AGAIN)

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