NH Criminal Lawyers

The Law Offices of Dawn Worsley – 603-546-7119 www.yellowbook.com

Advice on Arrest for a Criminal Violation 1. Tell The Police Officer or Detective that you wish to talk to your Lawyer. Repeat this request to every officer who speaks to you. 2. Identify yourself, if asked. If the incident is related to a motor vehicle, produce your license, registration, and insurance card. 3. Beyond identifying yourself, give no other information. Answer NO other questions. SIGN NOTHING. If you are asked any other questions, reply politely,” I would rather not discuss it”. 4. Call your lawyer at the first opportunity. NOTE: If you are arrested for Drunk Driving in New Jersey, you must give breath samples before you call your Lawyer. Remember: Even a fish would not get caught if they kept their mouth closed. OJ remained silent and is playing golf today. Call the Kenneth Vercammen Law Office. 800- NJLAWS 7 or visit our website BeNotGuilty.com. We are in Edison, NJ 732-572-0500 Right to Remain Silent upon arrest or police questioning- Miranda Rights The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the use of involuntary statements and confessions at trial. The State bears the burden of proof in a motion to suppress a statement allegedly obtained in violation of the Miranda doctrine. New Jersey requires the higher standard of beyond a reasonable doubt when the court determines if Miranda has not been fully complied with. State v Yough 49 NJ 587, 600-601 (1967), State v Whittington 142 NJ Super. 45, 49-50 (App. Div. 1976), State v Flower 224 …

Selections from the NH House Criminal Justice Committee’s deliberations on their recommendation to the full House — “exec-ing” the bill — on HB1653, marijuana “decrim,” 2/11/2010. What a difference 2 years can make, huh? In the apt words of Rep. Charron, “Unbelievable…”