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State Police Roadblock coming to Bedford this week

September 5th, 2019

Posted By

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

4th Amendment Protects Unauthorized Driver of Rental Car

May 15th, 2018

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

On May 14, 2018, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that the 4th Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures protects the driver of a rental car, even if the driver was not listed as an authorized driver on the rental agr… Read More

Categories: Criminal Cases In The News, Right to Privacy

Rogue Cop-Bully in Utah Makes National Headlines

September 1st, 2017

Posted By

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… Read More

Categories: DWI News, Right to Privacy

Victim of Over-Militarized Police Strikes Back

February 11th, 2016

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

The Tragic Death of an Innocent Man Eurie A. Stamps was an innocent, 68-year old man living in a Framingham, Massachusetts home also occupied by suspected drug dealers. On January 5, 2011, he was in his pajamas, watching a basketball game on TV. A S… Read More

Categories: Criminal Cases In The News, Right to Privacy, War on Drugs Winds Down

An End to Drunk Driving?

June 5th, 2015

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

Could a new touch sensor device for installation in automobiles, championed by NHTSA officials, put an end to drunk driving? NHTSA Champions New BAC Sensing Technology Yesterday,a Washington Post article reported that federal officials have endorse… Read More

Categories: DWI News, Right to Privacy

US Supreme Court Says No to Suspicionless Detentions

April 21st, 2015

Posted By

Theodore Lothstein

In an important decision today, a 6-3 majority of the United States Supreme Court held that a police officer must release a motorist after the officer has resolved the underlying purpose of the motor vehicle stop. Rodriguez v. United States (US Sup… Read More

Categories: Criminal Cases In The News, DWI News, NH State Constitution, Right to Privacy, War on Drugs Winds Down

Concord, NH Police Dept Announces DWI ("Sobriety") Checkpoints July 2013

July 19th, 2013

The Concord Police Department has issued a press release, announcing that the Concord Police Department and the “Merrimack County DUI Task Force” will conduct a “Sobriety Checkpoint” starting as soon as this Monday – … Read More

Categories: DWI News, Right to Privacy

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30 Days Deprivation of Liberty Not Enough for Assaulting Libertarian

September 12th, 2019

The Court Ruling The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that a sentencing judge gave too lenient a sentence – 30 days in jail – to the man who assaulted the world’s most famous libertarian, Senator Rand Paul. Senator Paul&… Read More

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State Police Roadblock coming to Bedford this week

September 5th, 2019

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State Police Announce Memorial Day "Saturation Patrols"

May 26th, 2019

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 li… Read More

Recent Case Results

DWI-2d Offense Reduced to DWI-1st Offense

In Concord District Court, Client, under arrest for DWI-2d, provides a 0.18 breath test on the Intoxilyzer 5000EN. Client hires Ted Lothstein, DUI lawyer in NH. Outcome: on the morning of trial, prosecution agrees to allow Client to plead to DWI as a first offense, thereby reducing the total license suspension, avoiding mandatory jail time, and avoiding the ignition interlock program. Read More

Plea Agreement Results in No DWI Conviction

Candia District Court, NH: N.H. State Police charge Client with aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana, an offense carrying mandatory jail time and a mandatory one-year license loss upon conviction. Attorney Lothstein obtains plea agreement for Client to plead guilty to Reckless Operation with a 60-day license loss – no jail, Aggravated DWI dismissed, no DWI conviction! Read More

State Drops DWI-2d Offense Charge

The New Hampshire State Police file charges in the 2d Circuit District Division Plymouth Court, for Driving While Intoxicated, 2d Offense, alleging that Client drove under the influence, with a prior DWI within the last 10 years, AND provided a .19 breath test, well over the limit for Aggravated DWI. Attorney Lothstein secures a plea agreement where the State dropped the DWI-2d offense charge, and Client pled guilty to Aggravated DWI, with a 24 month license suspension (a year less than a second offense DWI), and otherwise receiving the minimum penalties under law for that offense. Read More