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...
