In the medical industry, doctors and nurses will sometimes refer to “never events.” Even if you don’t work in this industry, you may have seen them referenced in medical journals or news reports. The name really tells you a lot about what these are, as they are events...
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Why should you allow trucks more room when driving?
Have you ever found yourself wishing a truck driver would hurry up as you climb a steep hill behind them? Or spotted an overtaking opportunity, only to find that when you pull out, the truck is much longer than you think, so you have to pull back in again? It’s...
Can you just buy a license after you shoot a deer?
If you’re going hunting this year in New Mexico, you know that you probably need to have a license in order to take any game. The standard way that most people approach this is to purchase the license first, go hunting, and then use the license when they’re dropping...
What do you do if the power goes out at a traffic signal?
Generally speaking, traffic signals are supposed to tell you exactly when to proceed. You just drive according to the lights, progressing through that intersection when the light turns green and stopping when it turns red. It’s safer and easier than a four-way stop....
DUI defense: Does the legality of your traffic stop matter?
Your DUI arrest likely began when the police pulled you over. The legality of the traffic stop could form a crucial part of your defense. This is because the U.S. Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police. If the police stopped...
Medical malpractice: When a surgical operation goes wrong
Negligent mistakes during surgery can result in untold anguish. Depending on the extent of harm or damage caused, life may never be the same again. Quite often, patients end up with life-changing injuries, permanent conditions, or even die after surgery has gone...
The possible consequences of an embezzlement charge
What is embezzlement? Embezzlement involves stealing money from an employer or money held in one’s trust. If you embezzled funds from your boss in New Mexico, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the amount you stole. For example, taking...
Children are more distracting than phones
The cellphone is often referred to as the most significant distraction for any driver. And it is true that phone usage has been linked to thousands upon thousands of accidents. People have suffered serious injuries in crashes caused by drivers who are texting, taking...
Being in handcuffs doesn’t mean you are in state custody
Most people in police custody know exactly when they are under arrest. Police officers typically announce that they are placing someone in state custody. This process usually includes placing the suspect in handcuffs and transporting them either to a police holding...
What should you focus on when presented with a search warrant?
If you’re caught off-guard by law enforcement showing up at your door with a search warrant, you’re likely too stunned to read and comprehend it when they hand you a copy. You assume it’s legally valid and that they’re following it, but how do you know? Before we get...