In relationships, accusations of domestic violence can be highly distressing and result in serious consequences. Suppose your partner has falsely accused you of domestic violence. In that case, knowing how to navigate the legal and emotional challenges of your...
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New Mexico’s new law increases shoplifting penalties
In recent years, there’s been an increase in brazen thefts from retailers ranging from home improvement megastores to high-end jewelry stores. These have cost retailers millions of dollars in lost items and damage to their businesses. Further, these thefts are...
What happens when a drunk driver doesn’t have insurance?
The roads in New Mexico would probably be safer if everyone made crash prevention their top priority. Simply abiding by traffic laws consistently with likely go a long way toward the reduction of many types of wrecks. Unfortunately, people often take their safety for...
Understanding your rights when taking a field sobriety test
During a traffic stop, the police can use multiple tools to determine whether a driver is drunk. Some officers will evaluate a driver with a chemical breath test. The police may also ask drivers to perform a field sobriety test. What are field sobriety tests? These...
Should you testify at your own criminal case?
Few life experiences are as unsettling as facing criminal charges. Unfortunately, even the most conscientious citizen might find themselves on the wrong side of the law. If you are charged with a criminal offense, it helps to understand that you have legal rights to...
4 things to avoid when charged with a DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs can lead to significant penalties, including high fines, imprisonment and license revocation. In New Mexico, you can be charged with this crime if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration...
2 ways medical malpractice can occur in an emergency department
People visit the emergency department to prevent death or a worsened condition, but many patients leave the facility in much worse shape. Emergency rooms (ER) are often hectic, with medical professionals scurrying to treat the ill and injured. Unfortunately, such...
Why criminal defendants should be cautious on social media
In the age of social media, it is crucial for criminal defendants to exercise caution and restraint when using these platforms. What individuals post on social media can have significant consequences, especially when someone is facing criminal charges. If you have...
New Mexico requires a report for successful hunts of certain creatures
People in New Mexico hunt for sport, for food and/or for the safety of their livestock or families. For example, farmers may want to eliminate the javelinas that have damaged their fences and stolen food from their livestock. Others may want to go on a trophy hunt and...
How New Mexico’s Immunity Law Protects You From Some Drug Charges
As the number of fatal drug overdoses has increased alarmingly in recent years, most states have enacted laws that provide some immunity from arrest and prosecution for anyone who calls 911 or otherwise seeks emergency medical help for someone they believe is...