Criminal Defense
What Is the Manslaughter Law in New Mexico?
The manslaughter law in New Mexico defines this crime as the unlawful killing of another person without malice. State law
January 9, 2023
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Car Accidents
How Car Accident Injury Compensation Works in New Mexico
New Mexico’s personal injury laws allow negligently injured people to seek compensation from liable ones. In many car accident injury
December 26, 2022
Criminal Defense
Does New Mexico Have “Romeo and Juliet” Laws?
Yes, New Mexico has Romeo and Julie laws. Romeo and Juliet laws provide close-in-age exemptions for certain minors engaging in
December 12, 2022
Personal Injury
New Mexico Trucking Accident Laws Affect Injury Claims
New Mexico trucking accident laws were designed with one idea in mind: safety. Commercial motor carriers operate large, dangerous, specialized
December 3, 2022
Criminal Defense
What Is New Mexico’s Penalty for Aggravated DWI?
The penalty for aggravated DWI/DUI in New Mexico includes a minimum 48-hour jail sentence, which could increase to 90 days
November 18, 2022
Breaking & Entering
Is Breaking and Entering a Felony in New Mexico?
Yes, Breaking and Entering is a felony in New Mexico. State-level criminal laws define it as a fourth-degree felony. A
November 11, 2022
Deadlines (Personal Injury)
How Long Do Insurers Have to Settle Injury Claims in NM?
Insurers do not follow time limits to settle accident injuries in New Mexico. However, they must respond to your claim
November 4, 2022
Criminal Defense
2022 New Mexico Legislation Increases Gun Crime Penalties
New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 68 into legislation in March of 2022. The main component increases
October 28, 2022
Injury Settlements
How Much Should I Settle for a Broken Arm in New Mexico?
You should only settle for an amount that compensates you fairly under New Mexico law. This number is hard to
October 21, 2022
Criminal Defense
How Long Do Felonies Stay on Your Record in New Mexico?
Felonies could theoretically remain on your record for a lifetime in New Mexico. However, some felony records are expungable
October 7, 2022