Samdperil & Welsh -

Felony Charge Reduced

editor — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Attorney Samdperil's client was initially indicted on felony burglary charges, but prosecutors agreed to reduce the charges as part of a plea bargain. In this case, the client pled guilty to misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass, and received a sentence of time served and probation. This outcome was particularly significant for the client, who was not a U.S.

Do sobriety checkpoints work?

editor — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The stated purpose of these stepped-up DUI patrols is to deter people from drinking and driving.

Habitual Offender - Quick Reference Guide

editor — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:31:25 -0500

Do you have questions about what the sentence is for Driving after Being Certified an Habitual Offender? Click here for our quick reference guide.

Want to Protect Your Right to Privacy? Encrypt Your Cell Phone.

editor — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:34:11 -0500

A recent decision by the California Supreme Court authorizes the warrantless search of a person's cell phone. Specifically, the California Court held that police do not need a warrant before seaching an item, here a cell phone, seized from an arrestee's person incident to a lawful custodial arrest.

NH DWI Penalties - Quick Reference Guide

editor — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:36:45 -0400

We understand that drunk driving cases can be confusing - the field tests, the alcohol testing machines, the whole process.

"Should I blow?"

editor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Here's a question we hear alot: "Should I blow?"

What You Need to Know about DWI Breath Tests in NH

If you are arrested for DWI in NH, here is what you need to know:

If you submit to a breath or blood tests, the result may be used against you at a DWI trial.

Felony Drug Charge Dismissed

editor — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The defendant and his roommate, both college students, were charged with manufacturing and possessing drugs, a felony offense in New Hampshire.

NH criminal defense attorney Richard Samdperil became involved before the first court appearance.

DUI charges dismissed.

editor — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:01:07 -0400

August, 2008

Attorney Joseph Welsh represented a client arrested for DUI.

The Charges

The Police reports indicated that the client drank 10-12 beers before being stopped by police.

Mandatory 3-6 Years in Prison Avoided

editor — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

NH Superior Court Our client faced 4 charges, including being an accomplice to criminal threatening with a firearm and endangering the welfare of children.

2nd Offense DWI Charge Reduced

editor — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Laconia District Court The client was charged with his second DWI in New Hampshire and was facing a mandatory jail sentence and 5 year loss of license.

NH DWI Laws

Why 5 years? Well, in NH, if you are arrested for DWI and refuse to submit to a breath or blood test, the DMV automatically takes your license for at least 6 months.