Accidents can happen to anyone at any time. Rarely will you see an accident coming, nor will you be prepared for it. Unfortunately, the injuries caused by some accidents can be severe and life-changing. One injury that may occur after a car, truck or slip-and-fall...
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Can you refuse to take a field sobriety test?
Knowing your rights regarding DWI stops, including any right to refuse police tests and what could happen if you decide not to take them, is essential. In New Mexico, you are not required to take a field sobriety test if you are pulled over for suspicion of driving...
Can you get drunk accidentally or unknowingly?
When you’re putting together a DUI defense, your history matters. What did you do before you were stopped by the police? Is there any reason you’d suspect that you were drugged by another person or intoxicated despite not drinking alcohol knowingly? It is possible...
What happens if you jump bail before your trial?
Thousands of Americans find themselves on the wrong side of the law each year. While some cases are dropped by either the police or the courts, others go through the due legal process. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may be released on bail while awaiting...
3 mistakes that can ruin your DUI defense
Remaining calm during a traffic stop is never easy. This is especially true if you have just had a couple of drinks and you are not sure if your blood alcohol content (BAC) level exceeds the legal limit. If you are pulled over for drunk driving, it is in your best...
Know how to invoke your right to remain silent
Police officers have to read a person their Miranda rights before questioning a person they’ve taken into custody. These rights protect the person from specific violations of the Fifth Amendment. In order to have the protections that are noted in the Miranda rights,...
How passengers can contribute to serious and deadly accidents
You have likely heard how dangerous distracted driving is. You may even do the responsible thing and put your phone away while behind the wheel or turn it off until you reach your destination. While this is a great first step in ending distracted driving, it’s...
Understanding voluntary and involuntary manslaughter charges
When someone is accused of a violent crime that ends in another person’s death, prosecutors often charge them with more than one type of offense and let the jury sort out which is most appropriate given the circumstances. This can be particularly true with...
3 kinds of possible consequences for domestic violence charges
An argument with your romantic partner or even an attempt to discipline a willful teenager could lead to allegations of domestic violence. Police officers responding to domestic violence calls often have to make snap judgments about the circumstances and may arrest...
When can you sue your doctor for medical malpractice?
When you sustain a serious injury or are taken ill, you need to see a doctor. Health care providers are legally required to provide a certain standard of care to their patients. If they fail to provide this, resulting in injury, then they may be liable for the damages...