Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Hampshire

Re: I keyed my husbands car

In NH damaging the property of another is usually a misdemenaor and can be punished with up to 12 months in jail and a $2000.00 fine.

However, if a person does not have a record, it is very unlikely that they will go to jail.

In addition, if the car belonged to both you and your husband, then there could be an issue regarding ownership.

Finally, if your husband is attempting to solicit or accept a benefit (such as favorable divorce terms) in return for refraining from initiating a criminal prosecution, then he could be guilty of the crime of Compounding.

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