New Hampshire Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• Infraction, Misdemeanor or Felony: What is the Difference?
  Criminal charges and wrongs are typically classified as infractions, misdemeanors or felonies depending on the severity of the wrong.  The more serious the charges, the more serious the punishment usually is as well.  Infractions   Infractions are violations of law or ordinances that are typically pretty minor, including traffic infractions.  An infraction … more
• What are sex offender registry laws?
  The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) is a federal law that sets out the minimum standards for sex offender registration and notification. SORNA applies to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, principal U.S. territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes. In other words, while a particular state’s law can be stricter than the SORNA requirements, a … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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