[Criminal Law Basics Ep. 4] What Happens at Your First Court Appearance in New Hampshire

23/05/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Arrested in New Hampshire? Don’t panic—get informed. In this episode of Law Talk NH: Unfiltered, criminal defense attorney Brian Stone breaks down everything you need to know about your first appearance in court, including:What a criminal complaint is and when it must be filedThe difference between arrests with and without a warrantWhat a Gerstein hearing is (and why you won’t be part of it)How arraignments actually work, whether you’re out on bail or behind barsWhen and how you can waive arraignmentWhat a probable cause hearing looks like in felony casesWhat to say (and not say) when you're in front of a judge

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