Criminal Defense
Do Expungements Show Up on Background Checks in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, expungements do not show up on background checks. An expungement is the removal from access to the
December 28, 2020
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Criminal Defense
Can You Sue a Prison for Wrongful Death in New Mexico?
Yes, you can sue a prison or jail for wrongful death in New Mexico if it committed negligent or abusive
December 13, 2020
Criminal Defense
What Happens If You Refuse the Breathalyzer Test?
In New Mexico, you can lose your driver’s license for up to one (1) year if you refuse a breathalyzer
November 30, 2020
Arrests & Detentions
How to Find Out If Someone You Know Is Arrested
Arrests happen every day. If you are worried about your loved one’s whereabouts and suspect they may be in jail,
November 23, 2020
Criminal Defense
What Are the 3 Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recognizes three (3) standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs): the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the
November 16, 2020
Criminal Defense
What Are White Collar Crimes? See the 5 Most Common
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twqP8_6m5-s “White-collar” crimes are frauds and schemes typically committed by government and business professionals. The nature of these crimes is
November 9, 2020
Criminal Defense
Can Prosecutors Use Social Media Evidence Against You?
Video: We explain how prosecutors can use social media evidence against you in court. Since public postings on social media
November 1, 2020
Criminal Defense
Defending Murder Charges in New Mexico: Here Are 5 Options
Even though murder charges are violent felonies, these cases are still defensible. Examples of common defenses against murder (or homicide)
October 26, 2020
Criminal Defense
How to Resolve an Active Bench Warrant in New Mexico
You can resolve an active bench warrant in New Mexico by appearing in court, paying an associated bond, or hiring
October 19, 2020
Arrests & Detentions
How to Get Someone Out of Jail After Arrest
After an arrest in New Mexico, a judge will set bail for the defendant’s release, whether it is a misdemeanor
October 11, 2020
