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State v. Burroughs

Citations

  • 113 N.H. 21
  • 300 A.2d 315
  • 1973 N.H. LEXIS 189

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that language in a driving while intoxicated (DWI) statute requiring a mandatory sentence did not prevent a trial court from exercising its \well-established discretionary authority to suspend\ sentences in the absence of clear language prohibiting suspension or deferral
  • holding that language in a driving while intoxicated (DWI) statute requiring a mandatory sentence did not prevent a trial court from exercising its \well-established discretionary authority to suspend\ sentences in the absence of clear language prohibiting suspension or deferral
  • holding that language in a driving while intoxicated (DWI
  • holding that language in a driving while intoxicated (DWI
  • recognizing need for “options to adapt [a] sentence to a particular individual in the manner best suited to accomplish the constitutional objectives”
  • “[T]he legislature has demonstrated in many instances its accord with the principle of judicial discretion in the sentencing of those found guilty of crime.”

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Judges: Lampron

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