Criminal Defense
Was Your New Mexico DWI Checkpoint Legal? 8 Rules Police Must Follow
Seeing a scatter of red and blue lights flash across your windshield on a dark New Mexico roadway can induce
September 8, 2026
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Criminal Defense
DWI at College in New Mexico? Here’s How to Fight Back
Getting a phone call that your college student has been arrested for a DWI in New Mexico is terrifying, but
August 13, 2026
Criminal Defense
Do Past Criminal Convictions Affect New Mexico DUI/DWI Charges?
Past criminal convictions affect recently filed New Mexico DUI/DWI charges in several ways. A prior DUI conviction can increase potential
June 23, 2026
Criminal Defense
Marc Grano Completes NHTSA-Recognized DWI Field Sobriety Training
At Grano Law Offices, P.C., continuing education is a priority—especially in cases involving DWI charges. Recently, I completed the NHTSA-recognized
February 18, 2026
Criminal Defense
The Intoxilyzer 9000: New To New Mexico But Not New Technology
If you were recently arrested for DWI in New Mexico, you may have been tested on the Intoxilyzer® 9000. It’s new
January 13, 2026
Criminal Defense
Deconstructing New Mexico’s Marijuana DUI Science
How Solubility Defenses Beat DWI Charges Every state in the U.S., including New Mexico, has a marijuana DUI testing problem.
January 6, 2026
Criminal Defense
DUI When Visiting NM? Get the Out-of-State DWI Defense Guide
An arrest for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a stressful experience under any circumstances. When it happens hundreds of
July 15, 2025
Criminal Defense
7 Stages of a DUI Case in NM (+ Fighting for Your License)
Venturing through the complex terrain of a New Mexico DUI/DWI case may feel confusing, with every turn presenting new challenges.
March 9, 2024
Criminal Defense
Defend Against Your Second DWI Charge in NM Now
The stakes become higher when facing a second DWI charge in NM. You will face prosecution, and if convicted, mandatory
January 8, 2024
Criminal Defense
What Is the Penalty for a First-Time DUI in New Mexico?
Penalties for a first-time DUI in New Mexico might include up to 90 days in jail and $500 in fines
December 9, 2023