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News In Brief
Article • December 1, 2024 • from CLN December, 2024
Filed under: News in Brief
News In Brief by Alabama: A former Tuscumbia police officer was sentenced to 20 years in prison on August 24, 2024, after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal pedestrian accident. The incident occurred in October 2022 when James “Jay” Keith Steward’s vehicle struck and killed 60-year-old Terry …
University of New Hampshire Designs a Simpler, Cost-Effective Test to Identify Touch DNA
Article • June 15, 2024 • from CLN June, 2024
Filed under: DNA Testing/Samples
University of New Hampshire Designs a Simpler, Cost-Effective Test to Identify Touch DNA by Jo Ellen Nott by Jo Ellen Knott DNA profiling has become the gold standard in forensic science since the first murder case was solved in England in 1987 by genetics professor Alec Jeffreys at the University …
Meehan v. State of New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services, NH, Verdict, Failure to Protect, 2024
Brief • May 3, 2024
Filed under: Failure to Protect (General)
Meehan v. State of New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services, NH, Verdict, Failure to Protect, 2024 Clerk's Notice of Decision Document Sent to Parties on os10312024 Jury Verdict Form ·217-2020-CV-00026 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT Rockingham, ss. DAVID MEEHAN V. STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DIVISION OF HEALTH …
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Warrant Required to Enter Walled-In Porch Attached to Mobile Home
Article • May 15, 2022 • from CLN June, 2022
Filed under: Curtilege
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Warrant Required to Enter Walled-In Porch Attached to Mobile Home by Anthony Accurso by Anthony W. Accurso The Supreme Court of New Hampshire held that a warrantless entry of an enclosed porch attached to a mobile home was constitutionally impermissible because the homeowner took steps to …
HRDC v. BOCC Strafford County, NH, Complaint, Censorship, 2022
Brief • March 11, 2022
Filed under: Censorship
HRDC v. BOCC Strafford County, NH, Complaint, Censorship, 2022 Case 1:22-cv-00091 Document 1 Filed 03/11/22 Page 1 of 22 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENSE CENTER, a not-for-profit corporation, Case No.: Plaintiff, v. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR …
First Circuit: Defendant Entitled to Withdraw Plea Where Government Withdrew From Plea Agreement Based on Defendant’s Breach
Article • November 15, 2021 • from CLN December, 2021
Filed under: Knowingly and Voluntarily Made, Grounds For Withdrawal
First Circuit: Defendant Entitled to Withdraw Plea Where Government Withdrew From Plea Agreement Based on Defendant’s Breach by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire erred by refusing to allow Louis …
White v. Strafford County Dept of Corrections, NH, Settlement Agreement, Unlawful Arrest, 2021
Brief • September 17, 2021
Filed under: Fabrication of Evidence
White v. Strafford County Dept of Corrections, NH, Settlement Agreement, Unlawful Arrest, 2021
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Defendant Had Subjective and Objective Expectation of Privacy in Apartment Building’s Utility Closet in Common Areas, Evidence Suppressed
Article • May 15, 2021 • from CLN June, 2021
Filed under: Privacy Act/Rights, Evidence - Admissibility
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Defendant Had Subjective and Objective Expectation of Privacy in Apartment Building’s Utility Closet in Common Areas, Evidence Suppressed by Anthony Accurso by Anthony Accurso The Supreme Court of New Hampshire held that a defendant had a reasonable expectation of privacy in his apartment’s utility closet and …
New Hampshire Supreme Court Announces Adoption of Lafler When Reviewing IAC Claims in Plea Bargain Cases
Article • November 15, 2020 • from CLN December, 2020
Filed under: Strickland Standard, Misleading Advice/Statements to Defendant
New Hampshire Supreme Court Announces Adoption of Lafler When Reviewing IAC Claims in Plea Bargain Cases by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The Supreme Court of New Hampshire announced that it has adopted the approach of Lafler v. Cooper, 566 U.S. 156 (2016), in reviewing claims of ineffective assistance of …
New Hampshire Supreme Court Announces Defendant Not Required to Identify Evidentiary Support for Noticed Defense
Article • September 15, 2020 • from CLN October, 2020
Filed under: Notice of Rules, Self Incrimination, Notice of Charges
New Hampshire Supreme Court Announces Defendant Not Required to Identify Evidentiary Support for Noticed Defense by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The Supreme Court of New Hampshire held that N.H.R. Crim. P. 14(b)(2)(A) does not allow trial courts to require that defendants identify evidentiary support for a noticed defense. Michael …
First Circuit: Sentence Imposed Under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(c) Is ‘Covered Offense’ Under § 404 of First Step Act
Article • June 15, 2020 • from CLN July, 2020
Filed under: U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Pending Appeal/Sentencing, Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
First Circuit: Sentence Imposed Under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(c) Is ‘Covered Offense’ Under § 404 of First Step Act by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that a conviction for violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) is a “covered offense” …
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Police Violated Miranda in Obtaining First Statement, and State Failed to Prove Second Statement Was Voluntary
Article • June 15, 2020 • from CLN July, 2020
Filed under: False Inducement, Custodial Interrogations
New Hampshire Supreme Court: Police Violated Miranda in Obtaining First Statement, and State Failed to Prove Second Statement Was Voluntary by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed a superior court’s decision suppressing the initial incriminating statements made by Dominic Carrier because police violated the …
Meehan v. State of New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services, NH, Complaint, Failure to Protect, 2020
Brief • January 11, 2020
Filed under: Failure to Protect (General)
Meehan v. State of New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services, NH, Complaint, Failure to Protect, 2020 Filed File Date: 1/11/2020 10:19 AM Merrimack Superior Court E-Filed Document STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Rilee & Associates, P.L.L.C. 603.232.8234 www.rileelaw.com MERRIMACK, SS SUPERIOR COURT ___________________________________________ ) David Meehan, on behalf of …
White v. Strafford County Dept of Corrections, NH, First Amended Complaint, Unlawful Arrest, 2019
Brief • October 23, 2019
Filed under: Fabrication of Evidence
White v. Strafford County Dept of Corrections, NH, First Amended Complaint, Unlawful Arrest, 2019 Case 1:19-cv-01059-SM Document 6 Filed 10/23/19 Page 1 of 13 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ******************************* Robyn White, * * Plaintiff, * * -against * * Case No. 1:19-CV-1059-SM Trooper Matthew …
New Hampshire Ends Death Penalty
Article • October 16, 2019 • from CLN November, 2019
Filed under: Death Penalty/Death Row, Death Penalty
New Hampshire Ends Death Penalty by Jayson Hawkins by Jayson Hawkins  Michael Addison, the sole occupant of New Hampshire’s death row, is breathing a little easier these days. Thanks to a two-thirds majority in both the state’s House and Senate, the state’s legislature overrode Governor Chris Sununu’s veto of their …
White v. Strafford County Dept of Corrections, NH, Complaint, Unlawful Arrest, 2019
Brief • October 8, 2019
Filed under: Fabrication of Evidence
White v. Strafford County Dept of Corrections, NH, Complaint, Unlawful Arrest, 2019 Case 1:19-cv-01059-SM Document 1 Filed 10/08/19 Page 1 of 13 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ******************************* Robyn White, * * Plaintiff, * * -against * * COMPLAINT Trooper Matthew Locke, Trooper Haden Wilber, …
New Hampshire Supreme Court: State’s Armed Career Criminal Statute Applies Only When Qualifying Convictions Arise From at Least 3 Separate Criminal Episodes
Article • September 17, 2019 • from CLN October, 2019
Filed under: Sentencing
New Hampshire Supreme Court: State’s Armed Career Criminal Statute Applies Only When Qualifying Convictions Arise From at Least 3 Separate Criminal Episodes by Douglas Ankney by Douglas Ankney The Supreme Court of New Hampshire held that the state’s armed career criminal statute (codified at RSA 159:3-a) applies only to persons …
New Hampshire - REJECTED book list since 9-2014 - 2019
Publication • 2019
Filed under: Publications/Books, Banned Book Lists, Censorship
New Hampshire - REJECTED book list since 9-2014 - 2019 Title Title Author 101 Places to Get F*cked up before you die-the Ultimate Travel guide to Partying Around the World Matador Network edited by David S addicted Zane Adult WebCam Studio 101 Darby Jones America's Racial Powder Keg Victor Thorn …
New Hampshire police officer decertifications
Publication • 2019
Filed under: Police Misconduct
New Hampshire police officer decertifications SUSPENSION/DECERTIFICATION ACTIVITY – FY 07 Metcalf Kyle Liquor Enf revoked Batista Christopher Lempster voluntary surrender Therrien James State Police Aux voluntary surrender McGonigle James Allenstown revoked 402.02 (a)(4)/DWI 301.05 (g) (16) Character and Reputation 402.02(a) (3) aggravated DWI 402.02(a)(2)/felony conviction theft 402.02(a)(4)/convicted of reckless conduct/reckless …
New Hampshire Death Penalty Repealed
Article • May 22, 2019
Filed under: Death Penalty/Death Row, Death Penalty, Death Row
New Hampshire Death Penalty Repealed by The death penalty is now history in New Hampshire, the “Live Free or Die” state. Removing life from the death-sentence, so to speak, occurred in several votes. In April 2019, the state Senate voted 17-6 to repeal the death penalty. The House did likewise, …
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