Busted for Shoplifting in New Hampshire? Call Mark Stevens 1-603-893-0074

New Hampshire Shoplifting Laws It is "Black Friday" starting at midnight tonight.  Stores are open earlier and longer in New Hampshire.  This weekend also usually results in a lot of arrests for shoplifting, "willful concealment" and other theft charges all across New Hampshire, but the number of shoplifting arrests in Rockingham County, Hillsborough County and Strafford County are particularly high on Black Friday. New Hampshire shoplifting laws are tough.  If you get accused of any type of theft or shoplifting offense call me today for a free consultation.  My number is 1-603-893-0074.

It is important that if you get accused of shoplifting and you are brought into a loss prevention or store security office that you do not say anything or sign anything.  Don't let them bully you into signing anything.  They will try to get you to make all sorts of admissions.  You do not even need to give loss prevention, store security or mall security your identification. 

The store security or loss prevention people will call the cops if they suspect you of shoplifting.  When the cops come to arrest you be polite and don't resist, but don't admit anything either.  Do not let the store security people take your picture: they're not cops and they can't make you do anything.

When you get arrested go along with the cops quietly.  Make sure you have some bail money with you.  Don't make any statements! Remember, call me right away after you get released: 1-603-893-0074 Remember: Lawyer Up and Shut Up.  Watch this youtube video:

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Black Friday.  If you do get busted this weekend though call me right away at 1-603-893-0074.  I look forward to speaking with you!

Some Reasonable Reasons to Refuse DWI Field Sobriety Tests

Field sobriety tests are designed to trick you and for you to fail. They remain one of the most common ways police officers measure your level of intoxication according to DUI accident attorneys. If you find yourself in this unfortunate position, you should bear in mind that you don’t have to take the FST.


Why? Field Sobriety Tests remain an inaccurate measurement of sobriety and the results can be attributed to a variety of factors. These factors include weather, medications, the surface they are conducted on, and plain old anxiety.

This article courtesy of the accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com.

Here are some reasons that many people refuse a field sobriety test.

1) Results can vary dramatically – The results of an FST can vary depending on a variety of factors including:

• Extreme hot or cold temperatures, rain, snow, and wind

• Outside distractions like flashing lights and heavy traffic

• Unsuitable footwear like strappy sandals, boots, or big heels

• Uneven surfaces and slippery terrain

• Emotions from being pulled over, like frustration, nervousness, and anxiety

2) Tests can be inaccurate – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; several of the most popular FSTs are highly inaccurate. Take the walk-and-turn test for example. Even when administered perfectly, it only has a 68% accuracy rate.

Field sobriety tests also assume that each person is exactly the same – same height, same weight, and without disabilities or other sicknesses. This means that if the field sobriety test alone can convict people, nearly one in three people would be wrongly arrested.


3) Personal medical conditions can play a large role in the outcome – If you’re an individual who experiences inner ear problems; pain in your arms, feet, legs, or back; vision problems; etc., these can all play a role in the outcome of your tests, and will likely effect it negatively.


These reasons are just a few of the many why you should consider declining a cop’s request to perform a field sobriety test.

New Hampshire Attorney Mark Stevens in Newsweek Magazine Profile November 21, 2011

New Hampshire DWI Lawyer Salem, New Hampshire DWI lawyer Mark Stevens will be one of eight featured criminal defense lawyers in Newsweek Magazine next week.  In the November 21, 2011 issue of Newsweek, Attorney Mark Stevens and 7 other criminal defense lawyers from around the country will be featured in a criminal defense lawyers profile.  Below is an advanced copy from this Newsweek issue. 



If you have been arrested for a DWI charge or any other crime in New Hampshire please feel free to call Attorney Mark Stevens today at 1-603-893-0074 for a free consultation.

If you have been arrested for DWI or aggravated DWI in New Hampshire please feel free to call me today for a free consultation. Attorney Mark Stevens 1-603-893-0074.


New Hampshire DWI Laws.  If you have been accused by the police in New Hampshire of "Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Drug", "Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or a Controlled Drug", "possession of marijuana", "possession of c/d"or transportation of marijuana, feel free to call my office today at 603-893-0074 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case.

Feel free to visit my website for more information:

http://www.byebyedwi.com/

DUI Drugs: Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Drug by NH DWI Lawyer Mark Stevens 1-603-893-0074

New Hampshire DWI Lawyer Have you been accused of driving under the influence ("DUI/DWI") of marijuana or other "controlled drug" in New Hampshire?  If you have been, you face the same potential consequences as a driver who is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol in New Hampshire courts.  Even the simple possession of marijuana is still a crime under New Hampshire laws.  Here is a video regarding New Hampshire marijuana laws:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xIFDf6fCqA

If you have been accused by the police in New Hampshire of "Driving under the Influence of a Controlled Drug", "Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or a Controlled Drug", "possession of marijuana", "possession of c/d"or transportation of marijuana, feel free to call my office today at 603-893-0074 to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case.

Feel free to visit my website for more information:

http://www.byebyedwi.com/

I look forward to speaking with you about your case.

New Hampshire DUI Attorney Mark Stevens 1-603-893-0074

New Hampshire DWI Laws: Sentencing Decision on Under 21 DWI Cases

New Hampshire DUI Laws The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued an important decision on November 2, 2011 in the case of State v. Gardner.  In this appeal of a New Hampshire DWI sentence from the Exeter District Court, the defendant tried to reduce his length of license revocation after his DWI conviction by six months after he enrolled into the relevant DWI Impaired Driver Intervention Program with 45 days pursuant to New Hampshire DWI law RSA 265:A:18 I (a)(4), The Exeter District Court denied the defendant's request, ruling that RSA 265:A:18 III prohibited any sentence reduction below 12 months for a driver convicted of DWI while under the age of 21.  The defendant appealed and the New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed the Exeter District Court's decision.

This means that the absolute minimum length of license loss for a driver under the age of 21 convicted of DWI in New Hampshire is one year.  When reviewing this law, including the minimum and maximum penalties for a driver under 21 charged with DWI in New Hampshire, most people charged with this offense should consider going to trial on the charge. If your have been charged with DWI or aggravated DWI in New Hampshire feel free to call me today at 1-603-893-0074 for a free consultation. 

Have a safe night,


Mark

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