If you’re interested in avoiding distracted driving, the first thing you’ll probably do is put your phone away while you’re in the car. Maybe you’ll even turn it off entirely. Next, you’ll likely start doing common tasks -- adjusting the mirrors, programing the GPS,...
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Drinking is up, but DWIs and DWI-related accidents are down in New Mexico
There have been a lot of changes in 2020 to the way that Americans live, work and play. Those changes have led to a remarkable drop in DWI fatalities and arrests in New Mexico even though evidence suggests that alcohol consumption has actually increased. It’s not...
You received a citation from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: What now?
You didn’t mean to do anything wrong. You weren’t even aware that you might be breaking the law the last time you went hunting. Just the same, there’s a citation from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) sitting in your mailbox. Your buddy told you that...
Does civil asset forfeiture reduce major crimes? New study says no
Civil asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to seize cash or property from people they suspect of criminal activity. This is done before the person is convicted of any crime. In some cases, police never press any criminal charges at all. The victim of a...
Be aware of upcoming hunting season end dates
Every year, people in New Mexico get fined or even arrested for hunting out of season. In some cases, it is done intentionally, but many people simply get the dates wrong and accidentally hunt after a season has ended. These innocent mistakes still break the law and...
Did your doctor get your consent?
As a patient in need of treatment, you rely upon the expertise of a doctor or surgeon. At times you may literally place your life in their hands. However, entering their care does not give them a license to do as they please. It is your body, and you retain the right...
Are the psychology tests used in court actually accurate?
Courts are supposed to screen technical and scientific evidence. They are supposed to ensure that this type of evidence is reliable, meaning that it is the product of reliable methods and principles and that the theory behind it is supported by the majority of...
Man accused of embezzling company fuel cards
A 32-year-old New Mexico man has been accused of using fuel cards that belonged to his former employer. When the case was reported, investigators began looking for the man and asked the public for help locating him. The man and his Chevrolet Silverado were allegedly...
What are some risky behaviors that drivers should avoid?
Most people in New Mexico think of themselves as safe drivers, but many people take unnecessary risks on the highway, often without realizing that they're doing anything wrong. While being distracted for a few seconds might not seem important, it only takes a few...
Misdiagnosis rate of Lewy body dementia patients can be high
Perhaps someone close to you in Santa Fe or Albuquerque was misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or a psychiatric disorder when in fact he or she had Lewy body dementia. There are more patients with LBD than there are patients with cerebral...