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Tom Rath Pleaded Guilty to DWI

Posted on Sep 02, 2010

Tom Rath, a pervious state attorney general and important Republican lobbyist, entered a guilty plea to DUI. Rath had to pay over $600 in fines and had to surrender his driver license for almost a year. Rath can try to get his license back after three months if he goes to a court ordered driver intervention courses before that time.

Who is Tom Rath

Rath is 65 years old, with a listed address of 120 Franklin St., Concord, New Hampshire. The court where the plea was entered on July 29th is the Hampton District Court; this was written on court paperwork.

More about Tom Rath

Thomas Rath is not in the United States now and could not be called to speak for himself. Thomas Rath founded an important Concord law firm called Rath, Young and Pignatelli. Rath was the attorney general in the 1970s and was an important role player in New Hampshire political issues for many years. Thomas Rath was the chairman for the election campaigns of Ex-Sen. Warren Rudman and the now Sen. Judd Gregg. Rath was also on the RNC and was a delegate at Republican convention since the 80s.

Rath – A very important Republican operative

Rath was an important advisor to former President George W. Bush’s 2000 successful election campaign, and also advised Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney when he tried to run for president in the year 2008.

Details of the arrest

Thomas Rath was arrested in the month of July on the 21st at 6:30 in the evening while driving on Elwyn Road in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and he had a recorded blood alcohol concentration of .11%. The limit in New Hampshire is .08%.

Newspapers reported erratic driving

Reports published in newspapers said that people saw Rath driving in an odd way on Rye Street and then called law enforcement. Rath’s lawyer, a mister Alan Cronheim, did not answer phone calls made to him or give any comments to reporters.

Second Officers Statement

Another officer Capt. Mike Schwartz said Rath’s 2010 Mercedes was towed away to a tow yard by a tow truck from the company National Wrecker. The officer also stated that he had no information about any prior convictions for drunk driving or arrest.

Rath’s lawyer also said that he was going to review the case address all issues at the right time, and refused to make any further statements.

Rath Is Free On Bail

After the arrest, Thomas Rath was let out after making bail and will be in court in late August in the district court in Portsmouth New Hampshire.