Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell / Manufacturing Marijuana — Convictions Reversed

In State v. Stephen Socci, No. 2013-182, a decision released on July 8, 2014, the Court held that police officers and state troopers with the Rockingham County Drug Task Force, Kingston Police Department, and Rockingham County Sheriff Department violated Mr. Socci’s Fourth Amendment righ… Read More

Successful Plea for Negligent Operation, Avoiding DWI and License Suspension

The Hillsborough Police charge Client with DWI in the 6th Circuit – District Division – Hillsborough Court. Attorney Lothstein secures a plea to Negligent Operation, a non-criminal motor vehicle infraction, which results in a fine, but no license suspension, as long as Client m… Read More

Successful "Rising BAC" Defense Leads to Not Guilty Verdict on DWI Charge

In the 6th Circuit – District Division – Hillsborough Court, Hillsborough, NH Police charge Client with DWI, and introduce evidence at trial of a .11 blood level, approximately two hours after the motor vehicle stop. Attorney Lothstein presents a“rising BAC” defense at tria… Read More

DWI Charge Dropped, License Suspension Lowered from 9 Months to 60 Days

The New London Police charge Client in the 5th Circuit District Division Newport Court with DWI. Attorney Lothstein secures a plea to Negligent Operation, a non-criminal motor vehicle infraction, with a 30-day court-ordered license suspension, and the State agrees to withdraw the 6 month A… Read More

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. Represent… Read More

Commercial Driver's License Saved, No DWI

The Canaan, NH Police charge Client in the 2d Circuit – District Division – Lebanon Court with DWI. Client holds a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) — a conviction would cause Client to lose his CDL for one year, a devastating outcome that would destroy his business. Attorn… Read More

No DWI, No Criminal Record, and Lowered License Suspension

The State Police charge Client in the 6th Circuit District Division Hooksett Court with Underage DWI, and also bring an ALS for refusing a breath test. After a full hearing, the State wins the ALS hearing, so Client has a 6-month suspension. A DWI conviction would bring about a consecutive… Read More

State Withdraws ALS, DWI Dismissed

The Grantham Police charge Client with DWI in the 5th Circuit District Division Newport Court, and she also faces a 6-month administrative suspension (ALS). Attorney Lothstein secures a plea agreement where the State withdraws the ALS, and the DWI is dismissed; instead, Client pleads guilt… Read More

No DWI, Commercial Driver's License Protected

Whitefield, NH Police arrest Client and charge him with DWI in the 1st Circuit District Division Lancaster Court (“Lancaster District Court”). Attorney Lothstein secures a plea to Reckless Operation, saving Client from a DWI conviction, and protecting Client from losing his commercial… Read More

Result Saves Client from Jail and Cuts License Loss

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… Read More
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