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...
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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...
Signs of a TBI after an accident
Accidents can happen to anyone at any time. Rarely will you see an accident coming, nor will you be prepared for it. Unfortunately, the injuries caused by some accidents can be severe and life-changing. One injury that may occur after a car, truck or slip-and-fall...
Can you refuse to take a field sobriety test?
Knowing your rights regarding DWI stops, including any right to refuse police tests and what could happen if you decide not to take them, is essential. In New Mexico, you are not required to take a field sobriety test if you are pulled over for suspicion of driving...
Can you get drunk accidentally or unknowingly?
When you’re putting together a DUI defense, your history matters. What did you do before you were stopped by the police? Is there any reason you’d suspect that you were drugged by another person or intoxicated despite not drinking alcohol knowingly? It is possible...
What happens if you jump bail before your trial?
Thousands of Americans find themselves on the wrong side of the law each year. While some cases are dropped by either the police or the courts, others go through the due legal process. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may be released on bail while awaiting...