When you have been charged with or are under investigation for a criminal offense, you need the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney. All criminal charges are serious, whether you face a felony or misdemeanor. Criminal penalties can be significant and last for years, sometimes for life, affecting your future and your family. Working with a competent criminal defense attorney can make a lasting difference in the direction of your life.
A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney will consider all aspects of your case to build a criminal defense strategy. For example, you might be facing false accusations or improperly charged for a lesser offense. With a complete understanding of your case, your attorney can guide you through every stage and achieve the best possible outcome.
Attorney Bonnie Sisak is an experienced felony and misdemeanor trial attorney and understands how to build a strong defense against all criminal charges. With over a thousand cases handled and 15 years as a criminal defense attorney, she will work tirelessly on your behalf to manage your case effectively and professionally.
Attorney Sisak handles all criminal cases with a specialized focus on felonies, including:
Whatever criminal charge you are facing, Attorney Sisak is ready to support you during this trying time.
In New Hampshire, section 638 of the criminal code governs Fraud offenses. Fraud generally involves deception, often for the benefit of financial gain. Several types of alleged crimes involve fraud. Issuing bad checks, fraudulent use of credit cards, identity fraud, and insurance fraud are just a few fraud crimes.
Punishment for fraud-related convictions typically involves fees and often jail time.
Because of the complex nature of fraud charges and the serious penalties, working with a criminal defense attorney experienced in the best fraud defense strategies is important. Attorney Bonnie Sisak has successfully defended people accused of fraud offenses. She has received not guilty verdicts on fraud charges, including Welfare Fraud.
The Controlled Drug Act criminalizes certain actions, such as possessing and selling controlled drugs in New Hampshire. Punishment for drug offenses can be severe and include lengthy jail time, especially when intending to sell controlled drugs is alleged. In New Hampshire, marijuana possession is decriminalized but not legal, making marijuana-related accusations particularly complex.
Attorney Bonnie Sisak has experience representing clients facing drug offenses, including Possession of Drugs with Intent to Distribute Charges.
As an experienced felony and misdemeanor trial attorney, she understands how to defend and litigate drug offense cases to verdict. She manages legal strategy with compassion, tenacity, attention, and thorough preparation.
Accumulating driving-related violations within five years can result in being certified as a habitual offender in New Hampshire. Driving offenses include reckless driving, driving under the influence, and other driving-related violations. A certified habitual offender faces the potential of driving license revocation, sometimes for years.
A hearing will determine if a person is subject to the habitual offender certification. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help with the hearing process to fight habitual offender certification.
Attorney Bonnie Sisak has experience representing clients facing habitual offender certification for driving offenses, including repeat DWIs charges.
As an experienced felony and misdemeanor trial attorney, she understands how to defend and litigate habitual offender certification. She manages legal strategy with compassion, tenacity, attention, and thorough preparation.
Section 635 of the New Hampshire criminal code governs Unauthorized Entries. Burglary and Criminal Trespass are considered Unauthorized Entries offenses.
Burglary is a class B felony or a class A felony if the burglary takes place under more serious circumstances. For example, entering a person's home at night or being armed with a deadly weapon during the burglary is a class A felony. A person convicted of a felony may be sentenced to imprisonment, jail, probation, and fined.
Criminal Trespass is an unauthorized entry. The first offense of criminal trespass is a misdemeanor. Subsequent criminal trespass offenses are class B felonies. Additionally, causing damage over $1,500 in value to another's property is a class B felony. While less serious than felonies, misdemeanor convictions will appear on a criminal record and involve a fine.
Hiring a criminal defense attorney experienced in effective defense strategies is important when faced with unauthorized entry accusations. Attorney Bonnie Sisak has defended men, women, and juveniles accused of burglary and criminal trespass. In addition, she has received not guilty verdicts on unauthorized entry allegations.
As an experienced felony and misdemeanor trial attorney, she understands how to defend and litigate burglary and criminal trespass charges. She manages legal strategy with compassion, tenacity, attention, and thorough preparation.
Allegations against juveniles are treated differently in New Hampshire than those faced by legal adults. New Hampshire hears juvenile cases in the family court. Therefore, a criminal defense attorney for a juvenile must have experience working in the family court in New Hampshire.
An attorney for a juvenile should be present at the initial appearance and continue to support the juvenile through the duration of the case. Juveniles found responsible for criminal crimes will likely require probation. New Hampshire may also require juveniles to undergo counseling and rehabilitation.
More serious criminal allegations could result in New Hampshire seeking to certify a juvenile as an adult. A criminal defense attorney with experience navigating the adult certification process can help achieve better outcomes for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.
A family facing criminal allegations against a juvenile should work with a criminal defense attorney. Attorney Bonnie Sisak has defended juveniles accused of criminal activity. As an experienced felony and misdemeanor trial attorney, she understands how to defend and litigate allegations for juveniles. In addition, she manages legal strategy with compassion, tenacity, attention, and thorough preparation.
