Criminal Justice

Using intentional programs and policy decisions, other states are trying to empower people to cash in on the same commodity that entangled them in the criminal justice system.

Domestic violence is behind about half of all homicides in New Hampshire.

Todd Gordon was charged with second-degree assault, witness tampering and criminal threatening, according to Manchester police.

New Hampshire schools have been the targets of repeated threats in recent months, some of which later turned out to be false.

The justices said it would violate the separation of powers if it ruled on whether the state Executive Council should reconsider denying Smart's hearing request.

Smart’s latest request for a commutation for her life sentence was denied last year by the Executive Council.

A 26-year-old woman living in a tent in Manchester gave birth to a premature boy overnight Saturday. Authorities allege she called 911, but then misled them on the location of the child.

The case centered on a defendant who was denied bail after claiming his serious medical condition would not be appropriately treated while held pre-trial.

New Hampshire’s judicial system is grappling with how to ensure prosecutors share evidence that arises after a prosecution that could lead to an exoneration.

The project aims to correct bias and systemic inequities in the justice system.