DWI Reduced to Plea to Negligent Operation

Pelham police arrest Client for DWI following a traffic stop for weaving. The cruiser video shows that Client did not cross the center line a single time. Client’s DWI is dismissed and Client is allowed to plead guilty to negligent operation, a much less serious offense.

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Appellate Decision of the Month - "Message Received!"

April 12th, 2021

The Recent 101 Ocean Blvd v. Foy Decision In 101 Ocean Blvd v. Foy, decided on March 19, 2021, the New Hampshire Supreme Court addressed a frequently recurring appellate issue: An attorney that made an improper “send a message” argument to the ju… Read More

Feb

Mass. Appeals Ct Suppresses Evidence from Pretextual Vehicle Stop

February 25th, 2021

In Commonwealth v. Lek, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a major decision earlier this month that curtails the ability of the police to make pretextual stops, find a reason to arrest the driver, and then search his car. Surprise! – Pretex… Read More

Feb

Drug Convictions Reversed due to Trial Judge's Biased Comments

February 4th, 2021

The Case and Ruling In late December, in United States v. Raymundi-Hernandez, the 1st Circuit Court reversed not only Mr. Raymundi-Hernandez’s conviction for narcotics trafficking, but convictions of three other codefendants / alleged coconspir… Read More

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No Criminal Record, DWI Dismissed

Client charged with DWI by the State Police in the Concord District Court. Client hires Ted Lothstein and secures plea to Reckless Operation – no criminal record, DWI dismissed. 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

DWI Criminal Charge Dismissed in Favor of Speeding violation and $103 Fine

Salem District Court, NH. Pelham Police charge Client with DWI and initiate administrative license revocation (180-day suspension) proceeding. Attorney Lothstein files Motion to Suppress in Court, and then obtains plea agreement where DWI is dismissed, AND ALS suspension is dismissed. Client pleads guilty to speeding and pays a $103 fine. Read this client’s on-line review Read More

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