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The State of New Hampshire v. Donald Freese
Date: 05-26-2026
Case Number: 2026 N.H. 18
Judge: Delker
Court: Superior Court, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Plaintiff's Attorney: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, County Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Manchester, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with several crimes arising from an
incident in September 2020. On August 21, 2023, the Trial Court (Nicolosi, J.)
entered an order finding the defendant not competent to stand trial with the
potential to be restored within twelve months.
Reported by Kent Morlan
RSA 135:17-a sets out the procedures to be followed by the trial
court after it makes an initial determination that the defendant is not
competent to stand trial. See State v. Salimullah, 172 N.H. 739, 743 (2020). If
the court determines that the defendant is not competent to stand trial, it
“shall order treatment for the restoration of competency” unless it determines
by clear and convincing evidence that there is no reasonable likelihood that the
defendant can be restored to competency through appropriate treatment within
twelve months. RSA 135:17-a, I.
incident in September 2020. On August 21, 2023, the Trial Court (Nicolosi, J.)
entered an order finding the defendant not competent to stand trial with the
potential to be restored within twelve months.
Reported by Kent Morlan
RSA 135:17-a sets out the procedures to be followed by the trial
court after it makes an initial determination that the defendant is not
competent to stand trial. See State v. Salimullah, 172 N.H. 739, 743 (2020). If
the court determines that the defendant is not competent to stand trial, it
“shall order treatment for the restoration of competency” unless it determines
by clear and convincing evidence that there is no reasonable likelihood that the
defendant can be restored to competency through appropriate treatment within
twelve months. RSA 135:17-a, I.
Outcome:
Reversed
Plaintiff's Experts:
Defendant's Experts:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of The State of New Hampshire v. Donald Freese?
The outcome was: Reversed
Which court heard The State of New Hampshire v. Donald Freese?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, NH. The presiding judge was Delker.
Who were the attorneys in The State of New Hampshire v. Donald Freese?
Plaintiff's attorney: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, County Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Manchester Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was The State of New Hampshire v. Donald Freese decided?
This case was decided on May 26, 2026.