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Richard E. Samdperil
Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC
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Richard Samdperil has been a New Hampshire trial and appellate lawyer for over 20 years. During that time, he has: - Tried more than 100 cases before judges or juries - Won cases in almost every court in southern New Hampshire - Argued and/or briefed more than 50 cases at the NH Supreme Court The lawyers at Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC regularly appear in all courts in Rockingham and Strafford counties, and maintain a state-wide criminal practice. For a detailed biography, please visit our website: www.swnhlaw.com.
Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Juvenile Law
Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Free initial telephone consultation; $100 office consultation, to be applied toward fees if retained.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Hampshire
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- 1st Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor
- UNH School of Law
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- Adjunct Faculty Member
- Saint Anselm College
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- Instructor in Criminal Law
- Managing Attorney, Staff Attorney, Asst. Appellate Defender
- New Hampshire Public Defender
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Education
- Northeastern University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Externships with USDOJ NE Bank Fraud Task Force; US District Court (NJ)
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- Lake Forest College
- B.A. | Political Science (ISM)
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- Honors: 1990 Commencement Speaker; 1990 Honors Graduate; 1987 Jacob Wardwell Edwards Prize for Outstanding Leadership
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Awards
- Certified in Standard Field Sobriety Testing
- [Private Program]
- Successfully completed the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) approved course in Standard Field Sobriety Testing, the same course used to train police officers in administering roadside sobriety tests, such as the HGN Test (commonly referred to as the "pen test"), Walk-and-Turn Test, and One-Leg-Stand Test.
- Graduate
- National Criminal Defense College
Professional Associations
- Rockingham County Bar Association
- member (past president)
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- member
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- New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- member
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- New Hampshire Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: past member of NHBA's Professionalism Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire (Contributing Author)
- MCLE New England
- Practice Guide (Contributor)
- New Hampshire Public Defender
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Website
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. What is the punishment for criminal mischief in New Hampshire?
- A: Under New Hampshire law, Criminal mischief is a class A misdemeanor if the actor purposely causes or attempts to cause pecuniary loss in excess of $100 and not more than $1,500.
Criminal Mischief can also be a felony offense in any of the following situations: the person charged purposely causes or attempts to cause: (a) a loss in excess of $1,500; or (b) a substantial interruption or impairment of public communication, transportation, supply of water, gas, or power, or other public service; or (c) discharge of a firearm at an occupied structure; or (d) damage to private or public property, real or personal, when the actor knows that the property has historical, cultural, or sentimental value ... Read More
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