New Hampshire's Board Certified DWI Attorney
I am pleased to announce my recent Board Certification in the field of DWI Defense Law. The certification comes from the only organization accredited by the American Bar Association in DUI Defense Law. I have dedicated my career to ensuring I am up to date on the latest defense techniques and technology. This certification evidences the fact we are among the top DWI firms in the country.

Additionally, we have just launched a new website for Russman Law Offices. This new website has a much more comprehensive approach to providing the information you need as a New Hampshire resident. I am hopeful you will find our new site informative and useful.

As always, please send me feedback with topics of interest, or general questions for future newsletter issues.

How Are Animal-Inflicted Injuries Handled in Personal Injury Cases?
If you’ve been anywhere near a television recently, you’ve probably seen news covering the reveal of Charla Nash, the woman who was brutally attacked by her employer’s 14 year-old chimpanzee, Travis, in February of 2009. As a result, Nash has sued Herold for $50 million and the state of Connecticut for $150 million in a personal injury suit.

So how does this affect you? Although not everyone owns a 200-pound chimpanzee, the story certainly gives rise to questions regarding animal attacks, liability and personal injury suits.

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NH Looks Into Updating Breath Test Laws
The New Hampshire Department of Safety recently asked the State Legislature to drop a requirement for DUI/DWI suspects. As it currently stands, New Hampshire law requires all suspects in DWI arrests the opportunity to receive an independent sample of their breath test in addition to the sample taken by law enforcement. With this individual sample, suspects can obtain their individual lab results and offer them as evidence in court.

Unfortunately, there are two major problems with this proposition. First, the law protects DUI suspects by providing them with a way to obtain independent lab results. Second, the technology currently used by New Hampshire law enforcement is outdated. Currently, New Hampshire law enforcement depends on the Intoxilyzer 5000 to preserve a breath sample – a machine whose technology is more than 20 years old.

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How Common is Embezzlement?
Have you ever wondered how common embezzlement is? Just look at some recent New Hampshire headlines.
“Former NH accountant pleads guilty to embezzlement”
“Police: Manager siphoned cash from gas station”
“Embezzlement charge involves care for child
“Cub Scout treasurer indicted on embezzlement charges”

Embezzlers come from all occupations, from the lowest paid clerk to the highest paid fiscal officer, and from the largest corporations to the smallest businesses. Why is it so prevalent?

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