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.

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Ted Lothstein named 2024 Champion of Justice by NHACDL

December 12th, 2024

Ted Lothstein named 2024 Champion of Justice We are very proud to announce that Ted Lothstein was named the 2024 Champion of Justice by the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NHACDL)! This is a very prestigious award that is given… Read More

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Ted Lothstein and Kaylee Doty teach Domestic Violence Litigation

November 23rd, 2024

Selected by our Peers – an Honor and a Privilege On Friday, November 22, 2024 Ted Lothstein and Kaylee Doty presented a lecture on the litigation of domestic violence cases at the Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defe… Read More

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NHSCt tightens up legal standards for Aggravated DWI

October 4th, 2024

NH Tightens Up Legal Standards for Aggravated DWI Definition of Aggravated DUI Most people charged with a first offense DUI face a class B misdemeanor. “Aggravated DUI” means there is a factor that makes it a more serious DUI, a class A m… Read More

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 right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures. The officers had marched onto his property without a search warrant, and searched around his garage, finding evidence that he was growing marijuana in the garage. The trial court held that the police did not violate Mr. Socci’s constitutional rights, and upheld the search, causing Mr. Socci to be convicted of two felonies. The Court reversed both felony convictions and remanded for further hearing. Right Vindicated: This case is a huge vindication for the fundamental right of people to be left alone, free of intrusion by the government, on their own property. It’s also Ted Lothstein’s 15th win in the NH Supreme Court! Read the Court’s Opinion in State v. Socci. Read the Appellant brief in State v. Socci. It’s the first brief filed by the Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC firm and our first brief to incorporate color photographs, bringing our firm’s appellate litigation into the 21st century. Read More

Major Motor Vehicle Charge Reduced to Minor Infraction

Manchester District Court. Teenage client faced charge of Reckless Operation, a major motor vehicle offense that carries a mandatory 60 day loss of license. On eve of trial, Attorney Lothstein secures plea to a lane violation, a minor motor vehicle infraction (like a speeding ticket), with a 10 day loss of license. Read More

College Student Avoids Disqualification of Student Loans, Avoids 2 Out of 3 Convictions

The Rindge Police stopped Client and charged Client with underage DWI in New Hampshire (Client blew 6 times the legal limit), transporting and possessing marijuana, and driving with a suspended license, 2d offense. She is a Massachusetts driver, so her fee included free consultation with a Massachusetts RMV expert. After Attorney Lothstein filed a motion to suppress, the prosecutor allowed Client to plead guilty only to the DWI and an additional non-motor vehicle, non-criminal violation. As a result, Client, a college student, avoided being declared an Habitual Offender, avoided conviction on 2 out of 3 major motor vehicle convictions, and avoideddisqualification for student loans for one year (based upon conviction of a drug offense). Read More

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