There is no way to guarantee your safety at intersections. They’re one of the most dangerous places on the road network because they are where drivers traveling in different directions meet. If anyone makes a mistake, it can cause a collision involving many others....
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Is possessing drug paraphernalia still illegal in New Mexico?
The legality of accessories that people use to consume marijuana and other drugs remains controversial among the general public. After all, almost anything can be used as a makeshift tool for consumption. Why should you be punished for merely having drug paraphernalia...
2 times drivers can’t rely soley on another driver’s policy post-crash
Insurance requirements apply to all drivers licensed by a specific state, so those involved in a crash naturally expect that they’ll be able to file a claim against an at-fault driver’s insurance in a straightforward manner. Unfortunately, a small but noteworthy...
Avoid these 3 mistakes when accused of drunk driving
If you are pulled over, you must remain calm. While this is often challenging, especially if you have had a few drinks, ensuring you do not make the situation worse is imperative. Being stopped on the suspicion of drunk driving isn’t ever a good situation. However,...
2 things you can challenge to fight a Texas DUI charge
Facing a conviction for DUI is a really worrying time, especially when you feel like you weren't in the wrong. Challenging the word of a police officer can often feel too difficult and even pointless. There are times, however, when police officers get it wrong, and...
E.R. patients are being misdiagnosed at a disturbing rate
If you have ever needed to seek treatment in an emergency department, you understand that this environment can be chaotic. It is easy to see how, in such a busy, tension-filled environment, details of one’s experience might somehow slip through the cracks. Yet, a...
The worst mistake you can make when accused of domestic violence
New Mexico, like all the other states, takes domestic violence claims extremely seriously. If you are accused of domestic violence, it is in your very best interest that you treat the allegation with the seriousness it deserves. While New Mexico’s tough domestic...
3 reasons to question the accuracy of a chemical breath test
The popularity of crime television shows that focus on police procedures and criminal court has given people a false sense of certainty about what happens in the criminal justice system. The stories depicted on popular television shows and in movies are often wildly...
What’s “per se” intoxication in a drunk driving case?
Sure, you had a couple of beers or a glass of wine with dinner – but you definitely weren’t drunk. You didn’t even feel slightly buzzed. You knew you were safe to drive. You did, however, slide through a traffic light after it turned red or violated another traffic...
Does anyone know how many laws there are?
If you want to know how many laws there are, either at the state or the federal level, it’s certainly possible to look it up. Odds are, you will be surprised by the sheer amount of laws that are currently on the books. Part of this is because it is more common for new...