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Attorneys Reis & O'Keefe present at NH Public Defender Training

March 1st, 2022
Posted By
Kevin P. O'Keefe
Contributors: Kevin P. O'Keefe, James B. Reis
February 18, 2022: Attorneys Reis & O’Keefe presented to all NH Public Defenders on the topic of restitution. The lawyers had some great questions and it was a privilege for us to present. Frequently, restitution is required from those who… Read More
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Categories: Appeals, New Hampshire Criminal Process

What is the difference between criminal recklessness and negligence? 

December 21st, 2019
Posted By
Kevin P. O'Keefe
Contributor: Kevin P. O'Keefe
N.H. Supreme Court Analysis of Criminal Recklessness and Negligence There are four common criminal mental states: purposely, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. Deciding whether the State has proven the alleged mental state is often more difficul… Read More
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Categories: Appeals, New Hampshire Criminal Process
The Criminal Process in N…

The Criminal Process in New Hampshire

October 18th, 2019
Contributor: James B. Reis
Offense Categories In New Hampshire, most offenses are grouped into broad categories that are distinguished by the maximum penalty that may be imposed upon conviction. Violations, which are non-criminal in nature, are punishable by up to a $1000.00 f… Read More
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Categories: Appeals, DWI, Jury Selection, New Hampshire Criminal Process, Sexual Assault