One Paragraph Letter from 1980 in New England Journal Medicine Lead to Opioid Crisis
The Atlantic published the full one paragraph letter from Dr. Hershel Jick, a doctor at Boston University Medical Centerthat is frequently cited as finding that opioids are safe in treating pain and are not addictive:...
NH House Bill
http://www.wmur.com/article/nh-bill-would-require-corroboration-in-sexual-assault-cases/8608284
Cannabis Cookies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/i-made-my-son-cannabis-cookies-they-changed-his-life/2017/01/06/699b1d20-d1ef-11e6-a783-cd3fa950f2fd_story.html?utm_term=.93cc075cbd18
NH Drinks the Most Beer in the US
NH Drinks the Most Beer in the US
Felonies First
http://www.fosters.com/news/20161001/defense-attorneys-have-concerns-with-felonies-first
Forensic Evidence Flaws
The presidential findings about forensic science is an enormous step to correct a failed system. It is vitally important that a defense lawyer understand and be comfortable debunking junk science. I have spent hundreds of hours learning about forensic science and...
Forensic Science Report to the President
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/PCAST/pcast_forensic_science_report_final.pdf
NY Times: Doctors Will Play a Critical Role in the Opiod Epidemic
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/opinion/doctors-will-play-a-critical-role-in-the-opioid-epidemic.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0&referer=
State Marijuana Policy
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/uncategorized/285151-let-states-decide-their-own-marijuana-policies
VIDEO: It is everywhere except in NH State Trooper’s Cruisers and Body Cam? Shame!
I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I have exclusively handled criminal cases for almost 20 years. In all those years and through those thousands of cases, video is still the exception not the rule. I was reading about Lane Lesko (the male that left Lake...
Remain Silent
You have a right to remain silent, use it. Don't talk or answer police questioning. The Marshall Project is a a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about the U.S. criminal justice system. They...
Canada: Rising Popularity Of Medical Cannabis Among Veterans Associated With Declining Opioid Use
According to the Globe and Mail Veteran's Affairs Canada has statistics that show opiate requests are down as cannabis requests have climbed. It is interesting that opiate prescription requests are down while rising rates of cannabis are being seen in Canadian...
Time to Mandate Video by Police
POLICE NEED TO GET VIDEO EQUIPMENT! NH has just become national news based on the actions of a NH State Police Trooper who is still unnamed, Nashua Police and Massachusetts Police beating a 50 year old who appeared to have surrender. See the story here: Washington...
Government Hacking
http://m.motherjones.com/politics/2016/04/supreme-court-just-made-government-hacking-lot-easier
Tom Brady Suspension Decision Vacated
Appeal from a judgment of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Richard M. Berman, Judge). Following an investigation, the National Football League imposed a four‐game suspension on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The...
NH Seeks To Replace 20 Year Old Breath Machines
Intoxilyzer 5000EN I had the honor of testifying about the bill to remove breath test captured samples from NH breath testing on behalf of the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. See the related story in the Union Leader:...
Prosecutorial Discretion
http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/01/david-gregory-will-not-be-prosecuted/
Mandatory Minimums
A recent interview with NH Public Radio http://nhpr.org/post/nh-lawmakers-consider-repealing-mandatory-minimum-sentences-some-crimes
Jury Nullification in NH
POWER TO THE PEOPLE! A jury is probably the most democratic form of a decision making body that exists in the United States. A group of randomly selected citizens from voting lists and driver's licenses will form a jury in NH to decide the fate of a fellow citizen....
Questioning the War on Drugs
Huffington Post Article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann-hari/7-facts-about-drugs-that-will-make-you-question-everything_b_9484744.html?section=politics
New Hampshire Jury Nullification
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/03/14/jury-nullification-instructions-coming-to-new-hampshire/
Bill Maher Lights One Up
http://www.alternet.org/media/bill-maher-lights-one-during-impassioned-new-rules-advocating-national-pot-legalization
Post Conviction Exonerations Highest Ever
Homicides make up high number of record exonerations: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-exonerations-2015-record-number-new-report/ A bedrock principle of criminal law is often referred to as Blackstone's formulation (Blackstone's ratio or the Blackstone ratio) this is...
Annulment of Criminal Record in NH
NH Changed the Law on Annulment of Criminal Records: Restoring Your Constitutional Rights A modified annulment law, RSA 651:5, became effective on January 1, 2016. The biggest change was to reduce the length of time required to annul a B misdemeanor from 3 years to 2...
Snowmobiling DWI/ DUI Laws in NH
Snowmobiles, ATVs and other off highway recreational vehicles are included under the motor vehicle code for DWI/ DUI laws in NH for driving under the influence at RSA 265-A:2 and aggravated driving while intoxicated at RSA 265-A:3. These laws make it illegal...
Are IQ and educational outcomes in teenagers related to their cannabis use? A prospective cohort study
Are IQ and educational outcomes in teenagers related to their cannabis use? A study in Britain determines that IQ is not affected by cannabis use in teens. It is important to look to other countries to learn the truth and scientific realities of cannabis.
Top Federal Lawyer Urges SCOTUS to Reject Lawsuit
Top Federal Lawyer Urges SCOTUS to reject Colorado Lawsuit The Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court of the United States to reject the lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma based on lacking original jurisdiction.
Holiday DWI? You are not alone. Steps to Survive DWI Season.
Thanksgiving to Christmas increases the risk of being arrested for DWI. Thanksgiving Eve is unofficially the busiest night for bars in the year. The holiday season is a busy time for travel and increased social drinking. Whether you are attending an office party,...
Cinderella License is Coming to NH
Cinderella License Starts January 1, 2016. Some of the most common questions that people facing a DWI ask are: "how will I get to work?" "does NH have a 'work permit' or 'Cinderella license'?" The answer for as long as I have practiced DWI law, over 20 years,...
Shameful Politics Hurt Justice
NH Executive Council voting politics instead of justice! Our judicial system is supposed to be filled with judges who are are fair as the lot of humanity. It is a sad day when the politics of partisans corrupt the process to derail a truly deserving and qualified...