Were you recently arrested in Española, New Mexico, for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs? A DUI/DWI conviction can result in severe penalties that can upend your life, including jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges, and a criminal record that lasts for 55 years.
However, an arrest does NOT make you guilty, and with an experienced Española DUI/DWI defense lawyer on your side, you have a chance to get your charges dropped, dismissed, or reduced.
What makes a New Mexico DWI charge especially urgent is that an arrest triggers two separate proceedings at once:
- Your criminal court case, and
- A Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) action that gives you only 10 days to request a hearing before losing your driving privileges.
Prosecutors count on that initial panic, hoping you will assume a breathalyzer reading or an officer’s narrative makes a conviction inevitable and accept a quick plea deal. You do not have to accept their evidence as the final word.
Meet Marc A. Grano
Backed by more than 25 years of courtroom experience as a former state prosecutor, former U.S. Army JAG officer, and the New Mexico State Delegate for the National College for DUI Defense, Española DWI/DUI defense attorney Marc A. Grano applies NHTSA-recognized field sobriety instructor training and advanced blood and breath alcohol coursework to scrutinize your traffic stop, audit the bodycam footage against the police report, and challenge flawed chemical evidence.
Schedule Your Free Case Strategy Session with Marc
If you want legal help fighting the charges pending against you in Rio Arriba County, call an experienced DWI/DUI lawyer you can trust at Grano Law Offices, P.C. Request your FREE case strategy session by calling (505) 426-8711 or messaging us below.
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Grano Law Offices P.C. Fights Tough DUI/DWI Charges in Española
Our Española DUI/DWI defense lawyer has experience with the strategies and tactics that prosecutors may use against you. This experience gives Marc a unique viewpoint into defending DWI/DUI matters. Grano Law Offices, P.C. looks at the entire case to determine which evidence was misinterpreted, mishandled, or misused under our drunk driving law, per NMSA § 66-8-102.
However, you should know that there are significant penalties associated with a conviction, which is why we fight so hard for our clients’ future and freedom.
Our legal team wants to help you avoid the following potential penalties associated with a conviction, including:
- Misdemeanor First-Offense DWI/DUI: Ignition interlock for every vehicle you drive for up to 1 year; up to 90 days in jail; up to a $500 fine; and up to 1 year of supervised probation. Mandatory penalties: Up to 24 hours of community service; DWI school; Participation in the victim impact panel; and compliance with the recommendations of a substance abuse screening. Aggravated DWI/DUI: Mandatory 48 hours in jail.
- Misdemeanor Second-Offense DWI/DUI: Ignition interlock for every vehicle you drive up to two years; Up to one year in jail with 96 mandatory hours served consecutively; Up to a $1,000 fine; and up to five years of supervised probation. Mandatory penalties: $500 fine; 48 hours of community service; compliance with the recommendations of a substance abuse screening; and completion of one of the following: 28 days of inpatient treatment, 90 days of outpatient treatment, or a drug court program. Aggravated DWI/DUI: Mandatory 8 days in jail.
- Misdemeanor Third Offense DWI/DUI: Ignition interlock for every vehicle you drive for up to 3 years; Up to 1 year in jail, with 30 mandatory days served consecutively; Up to a $1,000 fine; and up to 5 years of supervised probation. Mandatory penalties: $750 fine; compliance with the recommendations of a substance abuse screening; 96 hours of community service; and completion of one of the following: 28 days of inpatient treatment, 90 days of outpatient treatment, or a drug court program. Aggravated DWI/DUI: Mandatory 90 days in jail.
- Felony DWI/DUI: Ignition interlock license for life and a lifetime revocation; Up to 12 years in prison; Up to a $10,000 fine; Up to five years on supervised probation; and ineligibility for some jobs. A felony is the most severe charge you can receive with minimum, mandatory penalties for convictions.
- MVD License Revocation Hearing: Whether you blew over the legal limit or refused to submit to blood alcohol content (BAC) testing, the arresting officer will take your license away. However, you will have a chance to get it back at an MVD License Revocation Hearing, provided you request one within 10 days of receiving the Notice of Revocation.
If you are facing a DWI/DUI in New Mexico, the consequences are steep. However, the critical point that you need to understand is that it is possible to fight DWI/DUI charges since the process is standardized and flawed! Get the defense you want by contacting Grano Law Offices, P.C. today.
How Our Española DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer Approaches Cases
If you are like most people, being charged with a DWI/DUI in New Mexico is a frightening experience. Contact Marc Grano as soon as possible to protect your rights and future.
However, it is crucial to understand that you have the right to defend yourself when facing DWI/DUI charges.
- You have rights: Stopping, testing, and arresting you when suspected of drunk or drugged driving are all part of a standardized process that can quickly escalate to a violation of your rights by police officers. Grano Law Offices, P.C. will investigate your case to determine if a rights violation occurred.
- You can fight to restore your driving privileges: Marc Grano can begin representing you at your MVD License Revocation Hearing. Bear in mind that YOU ONLY HAVE 10 DAYS FROM YOUR ARREST to request this hearing, so act now!
- You can safeguard your future: Receiving a DWI/DUI conviction in New Mexico could impact your ability to earn a living. Plus, some employers are sensitive to past criminal convictions. You deserve to have a New Mexico DWI/DUI lawyer to fight the prosecutor’s allegations for the state.
Not only did Marc Grano work as a New Mexico state prosecutor, but he also holds certifications with the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that position him to investigate DWI/DUI arrests and understand weaknesses in the process. You benefit from his using this information to prepare a defensive strategy that works toward fighting your charges point-for-point.
