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The State of New Hamphsire v. Benjamin Sargent
Date: 07-31-2024
Case Number: 2012-0294
Judge: Not Available
Court: 9th Circuit Court, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Plaintiff's Attorney: New Hampshire Attorney General's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
The trial court found the following facts. At all relevant times, the defendant was the chief of LPD and the complainant was a full-time, probationary police officer whose employment with LPD began in or about October 2021. On the morning of December 31, 2021, the defendant, who took time off during the week between Christmas and New Year's, started drinking. That same day, the defendant called an Alcoholics Anonymous help line and spoke with a representative, who apparently suspected that the defendant might be suicidal and notified authorities. The alert from the help line representative reached local first responders. Through a series of miscommunications, a rumor began to spread about the defendant's conduct and condition, and, as a result, several LPD officers went to the defendant's home to check on him. The officers stayed with the defendant throughout the day and eventually left around 4 or 5 p.m. After the officers left his home, the defendant began calling LPD officers, including the complainant, to address the rumors and give his account of the day's events.
State v. Sargent, 2024 N.H. 40, 2023-0294 (N.H. Jul 31, 2024)
Concord, New Hampshire official oppression criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.
The trial court found the following facts. At all relevant times, the defendant was the chief of LPD and the complainant was a full-time, probationary police officer whose employment with LPD began in or about October 2021. On the morning of December 31, 2021, the defendant, who took time off during the week between Christmas and New Year's, started drinking. That same day, the defendant called an Alcoholics Anonymous help line and spoke with a representative, who apparently suspected that the defendant might be suicidal and notified authorities. The alert from the help line representative reached local first responders. Through a series of miscommunications, a rumor began to spread about the defendant's conduct and condition, and, as a result, several LPD officers went to the defendant's home to check on him. The officers stayed with the defendant throughout the day and eventually left around 4 or 5 p.m. After the officers left his home, the defendant began calling LPD officers, including the complainant, to address the rumors and give his account of the day's events.
State v. Sargent, 2024 N.H. 40, 2023-0294 (N.H. Jul 31, 2024)
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The State of New Hamphsire v. Benjamin Sargent?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty.
Which court heard The State of New Hamphsire v. Benjamin Sargent?
This case was heard in 9th Circuit Court, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, NH. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in The State of New Hamphsire v. Benjamin Sargent?
Plaintiff's attorney: New Hampshire Attorney General's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Concord Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The State of New Hamphsire v. Benjamin Sargent decided?
This case was decided on July 31, 2024.