Drivers in New Mexico are considered intoxicated when they operate passenger vehicles with blood alcohol concentrations of .08% or higher or commercial vehicles with BACs of .04% or higher. For motorists who are not permitted to consume alcohol because they are under...
Month: July 2020
Artificial intelligence can make driving safer
Many New Mexico residents who have been involved in car accidents are eagerly anticipating the development of more crash-avoidance technology. Designers have produced several artificial intelligence features aimed to prevent car accidents, and there is evidence that...
New Mexico judge orders suspect held without bail
A New Mexico judge ordered a man accused of sexual assault to remain in custody while he awaits trial. The ruling was handed down following a July 2 motion hearing in Chaves County. During the hearing, prosecutors convinced the judge that the man posed a threat to the...
5 common factors in large truck accidents
Drivers in Santa Fe and Albuquerque encounter 18-wheelers on a regular basis. These can be as much as 20 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle. Therefore, getting into an accident with a semi-truck often results in catastrophic injuries or death. Below are...
Former court-appointed guardian sentenced for embezzlement
A New Mexico man who once worked as a court-appointed guardian has been sentenced to serve six years in a federal corrections facility. The man learned of his fate on June 6 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. During the sentencing hearing, the...