For more than 25 years, attorney Starbranch has practiced criminal law. He has handled thousands of cases, including federal crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, motor vehicle violations, and fish and game violations.
His practice also includes defense against theft charges, white collar crime charges, DUI charges, drug charges, violent crime charges, weapons charges, burglary and robbery charges, and juvenile offenses.
Being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving is a frightening, embarrassing ordeal. You may have been pulled over, made to take breath tests and roadside sobriety tests, and handcuffed and taken to the police station. And that is just the beginning of the process.At Starbranch Law in Portsmouth, we understand what you are going through. We have helped hundreds of clients with DUI/DWI charges. We are prepared to protect your rights and help you understand the charges you are facing. With over 25 years of experience, including working as a prosecutor, our lawyer knows how to fight DUI/DWI charges.
Steps To Take In A DUI/DWI Case
Do not mistake a DUI/DWI charge for a traffic violation.DUI/DWI charges start at a class B misdemeanor. Depending on the specifics of the case, you can be charged with a felony. DUI/DWI convictions remain on your record permanently and can affect you for life.
Do not plead guilty. A guilty plea is essentially the same as a conviction. If you have already pled guilty, talk to us about your options.
Request a hearing with the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You have 30 days from your arrest to request an administrative license suspension hearing. If you fail to do so, you may not be able to fight this suspension.
Talk to an attorney as soon as possible. You need someone to protect your rights in the administrative and criminal parts of the case. Don’t try to handle this alone.
When you work with us, you will have an experienced advocate protecting your rights. We will review your case and discuss your options with you. You will have an attorney representing you in the criminal case and at the DMV administrative hearing.
Drug Charges? Don’t Fight The Government Alone.
Whether you are facing marijuana possession charges or federal drug trafficking charges, you need to protect your rights. The state and federal governments prosecute drug crimes harshly. You cannot fight the government’s power and resources without legal representation.Attorney Harry Starbranch has worked on hundreds of drug cases during his 25-plus years in criminal law. For eight years, he was a prosecutor in Stafford County. As a defense lawyer, he uses that experience to examine cases from the prosecutor’s perspective. This allows him to find any weaknesses in the government’s case and use them to his clients’ advantage. Learn how he can help you by calling 603-436-5566.
Fighting Illegal And Prescription Drug Charges
Our drug crimes defense practice includes all New Hampshire charges and federal charges: possession, sales and distribution, conspiracy to sell, manufacturing/cultivation and trafficking. We assist adults and juveniles throughout Rockingham County with all types of drug cases, including those that involve:
- Oxycodone, hydrocodone, Demerol, Xanax, Adderall and other prescription drugs
- Marijuana and synthetic marijuana
- Heroin
- Methamphetamine
- Cocaine
- Hallucinogens
- Ecstasy
- Driving under the influence of drugs
An important aspect of any drug case is to carefully examine the evidence and the police procedure used to gather that evidence and make arrests. It is not uncommon for law enforcement to use illegal search and seizure tactics in drug cases. If attorney Starbranch finds that your constitutional rights were violated, he will argue for the suppression of the evidence and/or the reduction or dismissal of the charges. When necessary, he will go to trial to protect your rights.
Located in Portsmouth, we represent clients in Rockingham County and throughout New Hampshire. To schedule an appointment, please call 603-436-5566 or contact us online.
