Cutting Edge Litigation on Self-Defense

In State v. Ethan Vassar, 154 N.H. 370 (2006), for the first time, Court held that defendant accused of assault may introduce the ‘victim’s’ prior violent acts to bolster accused’s self-defense claim.

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Sep

Landmark Racial Profiling Decision from MA Supreme Judicial Court

September 18th, 2020

Yesterday, September 17, 2020, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (highest court in MA) released a landmark decision that enables victims of racial profiling to hold police officers accountable in court by suppressing evidence obtained as a res… Read More

Aug

End Qualified Immunity and Hold Police Officers Accountable

August 11th, 2020

Are Police Held Accountable for Misconduct? What is the proper role of police in our society? Most people believe that we employ police officers to help the criminal justice system hold people accountable when they break the law. But it feels like ev… Read More

Mar

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

Recent Case Results

Jury Acquits of Burglary Charge

Carroll County Superior Court. A Client on parole for a hotel burglary was charged with a hotel burglary. Ted Lothstein, during a deposition of a police chief, uncovered damaging information about the eyewitness’s credibility that had never been disclosed by the prosecution. The jury returned with an acquittal after just fifteen minutes deliberation. Upon finishing his sentences, Client now lives happily on Cape Cod with his family … and sends Lothstein a holiday card every year! Read More

DWI Charge Dismissed

The Hanover, NH Police charge Client in the 2d Circuit District Division Lebanon Court with DWI, and Client also receives a 6-month administrative suspension for a breath test over .08. At trial, the DWI charge is dismissed. No DWI conviction, no costly and elaborate court-ordered educational programs, no fine. Read More

Leaving the Scene of an Accident Charge Placed on File

Laconia District Court. Charge of leaving the scene of an accident placed on file without a finding. Read More

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