One assumption that a lot of drivers make is that the limit for blood-alcohol concentration is a BAC of 0.08%. This is often just referred to as the “legal limit.” It indicates the amount of alcohol you can have in your system while operating a motor vehicle. It is...
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Just how dangerous are slip-and-fall accidents?
One minute, you are minding your own business. The next, you find yourself on the floor in agony. That’s literally how easy it is to have a slip-and-fall accident. No matter who you are, what you are doing or where you are located, the risk of falling is always...
Understanding what being granted immunity means
If you had a relatively minor role in some type of illegal activity, what you know and are willing to share with authorities can help you avoid spending time behind bars. Your knowledge can be a valuable bargaining chip if it’s properly negotiated. What we’re talking...
What is an aggravated DUI?
An aggravated DUI is more than an ordinary drunk driving charge. Since most criminal cases consider the circumstances surrounding the offense, aggravating factors make them more serious. It means that an aggravated DUI charge carries stiffer penalties. Below are some...
Are you a victim of medical malpractice?
You expect a doctor to take good care of you whenever you visit a healthcare facility. After all, they are bound by the high standards expected in the medical profession. However, your doctor could make mistakes in treating you, which might cause you untold suffering....
Could a New Mexico car crash saddle you with massive debt?
Every month, every six months or every year, you pay to renew your motor vehicle liability insurance policy. New Mexico requires that every driver have insurance that applies to their vehicle and protects them if they drive someone else's car. The policy that you...
Is electronic monitoring an option for you?
If you made a mistake and broke the law, but you’re willing to accept the consequences, you might be able to avoid incarceration by entering an electronic monitoring (EM) program after pleading guilty or being found guilty. This program might also be an alternative to...
Qualities to look for in a motorcycle helmet
As a motorcyclist, you understand that you are at greater risk than people who are in the cars around you. The odds are that you will be injured if one of them makes a mistake and hits you while you're on your bike. One of the best ways to stay safe is to have a...
Why snow brings good and bad news to Santa Fe
The good thing about living in or close to a ski resort is there are plenty of snowplows to keep the roads open after a snowfall. What’s more, they have an extra financial incentive to do so. Skiers who cannot reach the slopes cannot spend money at the stores,...
What does New Mexico’s new marijuana law permit?
If you use marijuana, there was good news earlier this year. In March, the New Mexico Governor signed a bill that makes some marijuana use legal. As with similar efforts across the country, the relaxation of cannabis laws is limited. If you think it applies to you...