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 filed
The difference between arrests with and without a warrant
What 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 bars
When and how you can waive arraignment
What a probable cause hearing looks like in felony cases
What to say (and not say) when you're in front of a judge