New Hampshire Equal Protection Law

<h2> <center> United States of America v. David Montanus and Lisa Montanus </h2> </center>

Concord, New Hampshire civil litigation lawyers represented the Defendants accused of violating the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA), 34 U.S.C. § 12495. In May 2025, the Department of Justice alleged that Defendants David and Lisa Montanus violated VAWA when they unlawfully penalized the complainant by evicting her after she sought police assistance for domestic v... More...

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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Charles Santich </h2> </center>

Concord, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with knowingly discharging acidic water into the Souhegan River. Charles Santich, 60, and his company, Old Dutch Mustard Co., Inc., d/b/a Pilgrim Foods, Inc. dumped acidic water into the Souhegan River in New Hampsire. The Clean Water Act “CWA” prohibits the discharge of any pollutant into navigable waters... More...

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United States of America v. Michael Kirouac

Concord, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. Michael Kirouac, 38, stole over a million dollars from taxpayers amidst one of the worst health and economic crises in a century,” said U.S. Attorney Creegan. “This office will continue to vigilantly investigate and prosecute those who defraud pandemic relief programs. “The defendant misa... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. David Guimond

Concord, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a scheme to falsify Country of Origin declarations to avoid Section 301 duties owed on products of Chinese origin. David Guimond, the former Chief Operating Officer of MGI International, LLC was charged by criminal information with engaging in a conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States. In 2021... More...

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Shanoa Graham and Keith Graham v. Paugus Bay Plaza Condominium Association, et al.

Concord, New Hampshire, civil litigation lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued on a condominium law issue. Google A.I. Condominium law is a body of real estate law that governs the ownership, use, and management of individual units in a multi-unit property, as well as the joint ownership of common areas. It establishes the legal framework for condominiums, defining ... More...

$0 (11-10-2025 - NH)

B.K. v. B.W.

Concord, New Hampshire, family law lawyer represented the parties in a civil stalking protection case. A person commits the offense of stalking if, among other things, that person "[p]urposely, knowingly, or recklessly engages in a course of conduct targeted at a specific person which would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her personal safety or the safety of a member of that... More...

$0 (10-08-2025 - NH)

Elizabeth F. Warner v. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service

Concord, New Hampshire, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a job discrimination claim. Elizabeth Warner is a federal postal employee who was passed over for two promotions. Believing that she was denied those positions because of her age and sex, she sued her employer, the United States Postal Service (USPS). Warner alleged that USPS discriminated against her in violation ... More...

$0 (09-11-2025 - NH)

K.F. v. T.D.

Concord, New Hampshire personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who filed a stalking petition. The trial court held a hearing on the petition on June 24. The plaintiff testified that the reason she sought a protective order was because the defendant stated on Facebook that "he was going to treat [her] husband like it was Gaza war and that there was going to be no cease fire. And h... More...

$0 (02-28-2025 - NH)

<h1> United States of America v. Matthew Dispensa </h1>

<h2><center> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stealing $342,650 in COVID-19 relief funds and attempting to steal an additional $150,000 </center><center> Hudson Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 21 Months for Stealing COVID Relief Funds and Agreed to Pay Almost $50... More...

$0 (12-02-2024 - NH)

League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, et al. v. Steve Kramer

Concord, New Hampshire civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiffs seeking an injunction against robocalls. This case arises from robocalls made to New Hampshire voters before the primary election in January of 2024. The League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and three New Hampshire voters allege that, by creating and sending tho... More...

$0 (10-29-2024 - NH)

<h1> United States of America v. Mandy Lynn Shorey </h1>

<h2><center> Portland, Maine criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Selling More than 1.5 Kilos of Methamphetamine </center><center> Peru Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling More than 1.5 Kilos of Methamphetamine to Undercover Officer</h2></center> </h2></center> Betw... More...

$0 (10-08-2024 - NH)

United States of America v Sunna Sepetu

<h2> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956(h). (1) Whoever, knowing that the property involved in a financial transaction represents the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity, conducts or attempts to conduct such a financial transaction which in fact involves the procee... More...

$0 (07-08-2024 - NH)

<h1> United States of America v. Paul Eftang </h1>

<h2><center> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Distribution of Tianeptine and Other Drugs </center><center> Arizona Company and CEO Sentenced for Illegal Distribution of Tianeptine and Other Drugs and Ordered to Forfeit $2.4 Million </h2></center> ... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Tammy Dodge </h1>

<h2><center> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Dozens of Fraudulent Applications for Pandemic Relief Funds </center><center> Woman Sentenced for Dozens of Fraudulent Applications for Pandemic Relief Funds Resulting in the Theft of More Than $200,000 from Taxpayers</h2>... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Anthony Silva </h1>

<h2><center> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Multiple Fraud Schemes </h2></center><h2><center> Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2 Million Anthony Silva, 39, was sentenced to 84 months in pr... More...

$0 (05-06-2024 - NH)

<h1> United States of America v. Anthony Silva </h1>

<h2><center> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Multiple Fraud Schemes </color="red"></h2></center><h2><center> Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2 Million </h2></center> A Hampton man was sentenced for multiple fra... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Anthony Silva </h1>

<h2><center> Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraud Schemes </color="red"></h2></center><h2><center> Serial Fraudster Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Multiple Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $2 Million </h2></center> A Hampton man was sentenced today in federal court ... More...

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United States of America v. Ralph Cardarelli

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute steroids and causing a drug to become misbranded after shipment in interstate commerce. Ralph Cardarelli, 44, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute steroids and causing a drug to become misbranded after shipment in interstate commerce. U.S. District ... More...

$0 (12-13-2023 - NH)

Roland Chretien v. New Hampshire State Prison, Warden

Petitioner Roland Chretien, a New Hampshire State Prison inmate, seeks federal habeas relief from his state court conviction, alleging violations of his constitutional rights based on evidentiary rulings at his trial. This court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Â§ 1331 (federal question) and the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 ("AEDPAâ€). ... More...

$0 (04-21-2008 - NH)

United States of America v. Centera Bioscience, d/b/a Nootropics Depot, and Paul Eftang

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing drugs into the interstate commerce that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Centera Bioscience, d/b/a Nootropics Depot, and its CEO, Paul Eftang, 38, pleaded guilty to the introduction of misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. U.S. Magistrate Judge Talesha Saint... More...

$0 (10-31-2023 - NH)

Joseph Stilkey v. Eastern Propane Gas, Inc.

Concord, New Hampshire civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on an Americas With Disabilities Act violation theory. "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment. The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that sub... More...

$0 (08-11-2023 - NH)

United States of America v. Joshua Leavitt

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with fraudulently obtain over $6 million in CARES Act funds from the United States government. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help businesses and individuals adversely affected by the COVID pandemic. The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), w... More...

$0 (04-10-2023 - NH)

United States of America v. Pierre Rogers and Joshua Leavitt

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with multiple counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, and attempted wire fraud. Roger Leavitt, age 43, of Irvine, California and Josh Leavit, age 40, of Northwood, New Hampshire were indicted by a federal grand jury on Monday and charged with multiple counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, and attempted wire fraud. <b... More...

$0 (06-30-2022 - NH)

United States of America v. John J. Flatley, d/b/a John J. Flatley Company (Flatley)

Concord, New Hampshire Fair Housing Act lawyer represented Defendant, who was charged with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to permit tenant to have an emotional support dog. John J. Flatley, d/b/a John J. Flatley Company (Flatley), and a property manager employed by Flatley, violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA). In a complaint filed in April of 2021, the Un... More...

$0 (12-28-2021 - NH)

Thomas J. Murray, Jr. and Lynn Murray v. Town of Windham, NH

Concord, NH: Civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued defendant on n Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory. 42 U.S.C. Â§12101. Findings and purpose (a) Findings The Congress finds thatâ€” (1) physical or mental disabilities in no way diminish a person's right to fully participate in all aspects of society, yet many people with physical or mental d... More...

$0 (07-01-2021 - NH)

United States of America v. Nashua School District

Concord, New Hampshire school district accused of failing to provide non-English speaking students with the instruction and support needed to participate fully in school. The Nashua School District to resolve the department's investigation into the school district's programs for its English learner students. The department's investigation found widespread failures to provide these student... More...

$0 (05-25-2021 - NH)

Signs for Jesus v. Town of Pembroke, NH, et al.

The Town of Pembroke, New Hampshire, bans the use of electronic signs in all of its zoning districts except its commercial district (C1) and certain nearby areas. In April 2015, Hillside Baptist Church -- located outside of these areas -- applied for a permit to install an electronic sign on its property, which would transmit messages provided by Signs for Jesus, a nonprofi... More...

$0 (10-21-2020 - NH)

United States of America v. Christopher C. Cantwell

Concord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with extortion. Christopher C. Cantwell, 39, of Keene, was found guilty by a jury in federal court of extortion and threat charges, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today. During four days of trial testimony, the jury was presented with evidence that Cantwell maintained an ac... More...

$0 (10-01-2020 - NH)

United States of America v. Leo Rush

<center> <img width="400" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/New_Hampshire_Fed.png"> </center> Concord, NH - The United States of America charged Leo Rush, age 76, with mail fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rush ran the Newport Insurance Company from his home office in Pelham. As Rush knew, the Newport Insurance Comp... More...

$0 (08-31-2020 - NH)

United States of America v. Phillip R. Andrews

Concord, NH - The United States of America charged Phillip R. Andrews with transportation of child pornography. Phillip R. Andrews, 80, of Gilford, pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday, to transportation of child pornography. According to court documents and statements made in court, on or before June 13, 2016, Andrews used his cellular phone to produce sexua... More...

$0 (01-21-2020 - NH)

United States of America v. Sergio Martinez

<center> <img width="200" src="https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/fieldable-panel-panes/image-panes/images/2017/04/14/bldg2.jpg"> </center> Concord, NH - Lawrence Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Major Fentanyl Trafficking Organization Sergio Martinez, 29, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise and participatin... More...

$0 (10-11-2019 - NH)

United States of America v. Keith Baker

<center> <img width="200" src="https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/fieldable-panel-panes/image-panes/images/2017/04/14/bldg2.jpg"> </center> Concord, NH - Littleton Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Keith Baker, 24, of Littleton, New Hampshire, was sentenced to 60 months for participating in a conspiracy to distribute fenta... More...

$0 (08-21-2019 - NH)

United States of America v. Peter J. Carney and Dustin Grant

<center> <img width="200" src="https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/fieldable-panel-panes/image-panes/images/2017/04/14/bldg2.jpg"> </center> Concord, NH - New Hampshire Men Plead Guilty To Distribution Of Suboxone Peter J. Carney, 57, of Stewartstown, and Dustin Grant, 34, of Colebrook, pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of suboxone. ... More...

$0 (07-01-2019 - NH)

United States of America v. Samuel Morris

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.nhb.uscourts.gov/sites/nhb/files/Rudman-Cleveland.png"> </center> Concord, NH - Belmont Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Samuel Morris, 29, of Belmont, pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today. <br... More...

$0 (06-10-2019 - NH)

United States of America v. Jonathan Felch

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.nhb.uscourts.gov/sites/nhb/files/Rudman-Cleveland.png"> </center> Corcord, NH - Goffstown Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Jonathan Felch, 37, of Goffstown, pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a fentanyl drug trafficking conspiracy. According to court documents... More...

$0 (05-30-2019 - NH)

Brendan Kelly v. Libert Insurance Corporation

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.nhb.uscourts.gov/sites/nhb/files/Rudman-Cleveland.png"> </center> In this diversity case, Brendan Kelly sought a declaratory judgment against Liberty Mutual Insurance Corporation, on his claim that Liberty was bound to provide uninsured (or underinsured) motorist coverage for his benefit. See N.H. RSA 259:117. The insuranc... More...

$0 (02-24-2019 - NH)

United States of America v. David Fagan

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.nhb.uscourts.gov/sites/nhb/files/Rudman-Cleveland.png"> </center> Corcord, NH - Manchester Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy David Fagan, 32, of Manchester, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for participating in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray a... More...

$0 (02-22-2019 - NH)

United States of America v. Jepherson Emanuel Cabrera

<center> <img width="300" src="https://www.nhb.uscourts.gov/sites/nhb/files/Rudman-Cleveland.png"> </center> Concord, NY - One Man Pleads Guilty and Another Man is Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Participating in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Jepherson Emanuel Cabrera, 18, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 150 months in prison and Juan Rafael Tejada-Jiminez,... More...

$0 (12-02-2018 - NH)

United States of America v. Norman Limgoes

<center> <img width="200" src="https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/fieldable-panel-panes/image-panes/images/2017/04/14/bldg2.jpg"> </center> Concord, NH - Groveton Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy Norman Limoges, 51, of Groveton, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to participating in a fentanyl drug trafficking conspirac... More...

$0 (10-03-2018 - NH)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ERIC PINEDA-MATEO

<center> <img width="300" src=" http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/sites/ca1/files/courthouse.jpg"> </center> Before moving forward, a brief survey of the spousal testimonial privilege and the rationales that have traditionally undergirded it is in order. A. The spousal testimonial privilege is an evidentiary privilege that protects a defendant's spouse from having to take the witness ... More...

$0 (09-23-2018 - NH)