If you’re hosting a house party, it might surprise you to learn that you can be liable for a drunk driver. Serving alcohol to someone past the point of their ability to make clear and rational decisions can come back on you if they get into an accident, destroy someone’s property, or cause bodily harm to someone else. Here’s what you should know about alcohol liability in New Hampshire.
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When you’re applying for an apartment or a new job, usually your employer or landlord will want you to submit to a background check. If you’re a person who has never been in trouble with the law before, a background check will be smooth sailing, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. If you’re been arrested before, however, you may be nervous about your background check and what it can uncover. Does a DWI show up on a background check?
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an issue that’s getting more coverage lately as people become more aware of the problem. It’s surprisingly and unfortunately common. According to the CDC, one in four women and one in ten men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. In order to combat intimate partner violence, a term sometimes used interchangeably with domestic violence, it’s important to understand what IPV looks like and how it affects people.
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If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, it may be frightening to think about which steps you should take next. Your first step should be to consult an experienced and trustworthy attorney, but how do you determine which criminal defense lawyer is right for you?
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If you’re thinking about divorcing in NH, you likely are aware that divorce is typically a stressful ordeal. Making a divorce stress-free is not an easy task. Divorce is a difficult process and can often be one of the worst times in someone’s life. We’ve got some tips to help you cope with a stressful divorce and try to make it as stress-free as possible.
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