Editor’s Note: This story was first published on New Hampshire Bulletin.CONCORD The House is poised to essentially repeal “Felonies First,” a court reform program that defense attorneys and some prosecutors say failed on its promise to resolve.
The House is poised to essentially repeal ‘Felonies First,’ a court reform program that defense attorneys and some prosecutors say failed on its promise to resolve serious criminal cases more quickly for defendants and victims.
With lawyers in the Belknap County Attorney’s Office each handling more than 100 cases 164 cases in one instance prosecutors are cutting corners in order to stay on top of the workload, a situation which the County Attorney Andrew Livernois says.
Farmington town administrator won t be charged, prosecutor says
Belknap County Attorney Andrew Livernois said he made the decision on Tuesday.
“He’s presumed innocent and at this point not going forward with any charges,” said Livernois, who took over the case from Strafford County after it was determined the alleged offenses occurred in a Belknap County community.
Capello was on paid administrative leave due to the investigation. Capello confirmed in a phone interview Wednesday he has been back at work since Monday. He participated in a regional call U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., held with other town administrators Monday.