Portsmouth New Hampshire Violent Crime Attorneys
In New Hampshire, there are many different crimes that fall under the banner of “crimes of violence.” Crimes of violence range in severity from simple misdemeanors to Class A felonies. Punishment can range from jail to probation to the death penalty in capital murder cases. Examples of crimes of violence include:
- Felony Assault
- Simple Assault
- Homicide
- Manslaughter
- Robbery
- Criminal Threatening
- Terrorizing
- Domestic Violence
In each and every one of these cases there is a victim and some times, witnesses to the crime. Often, these crimes are committed outside of the presence of the police or witnesses and therefore, the case is built entirely on circumstantial evidence.
There may be a great deal of evidence to collect analyze in the case such as witness statements, interview tapes, photographs, forensic reports, access to DNA analysis, fingerprint analysis, bullet and firearm analysis, tool mark analysis and blood spatter analysis.
Many times the evidence in the case can quickly disappear. For example, a witness’s memory may fade with time, friendly witnesses that weren’t named in the police report may go undiscovered and crime scene evidence that wasn’t properly catalogued or photographed may be lost. That is why it is so very important that you call an attorney immediately if you have been charged with a crime or are under investigation by the police for a crime. Getting a skilled criminal defense attorney involved early in the case ensures that the evidence is preserved for independent investigation and analysis by our own team of experts.
The attorneys of NIELSEN & BLY often employ highly skilled professionals in the more complex cases to assist with the defense. Examples include a private investigator to interview witnesses and photograph the scene; a medical examiner to independently verify cause of death; an independent lab or expert to analyze fingerprints or DNA evidence; a psychologist or psychiatrist to examine the defendant to determine whether a temporary insanity defense is appropriate. While not every case requires an expert, the attorneys of NIELSEN & BLY will advise you of the pros and cons when it comes down to deciding whether or not to retain an expert to defend your case.
Our attorneys will take a professionally aggressive approach to your case and we will fight to ensure your rights are protected. Many times during the course of a police investigation, rights are violated and these violations can result in a dismissal of the case, suppression of damaging evidence or a reduction of the charges. Our attorneys are highly experienced in the criminal defense arena and we can advise you on how best to proceed with the defense of your case.
