MANCHESTER, NH – January Grand Jury indictments from Hillsborough County Superior Court North have been released in four installments, and include the usual suspects so to speak – theft, assault, check fraud, domestic violence, sexual assault, and drug-related crimes.
For those who doubt the need for drug court just read through the 200+ pages and see how much of our court systems is consumed by drugs and drug-related crimes.
An indictment provides a formal legal accusation against the accused to outline why that person should be charged with a particular crime. It is not an indication of guilt.
Indictments are part of the public record. Some of the details are graphic or may contain harsh language. A majority of these indictments involve drug activity and related crimes, but also range from theft to sexual assault.