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Many in New Mexico have been following the story of the disgraced former police officer from another state who was recently led into a federal courtroom in an orange jail uniform. Derek Chauvin was one of several cops called to a street corner where a black man,...
New Mexico police are not permitted to use unnecessary force to restrain a person who is suspected of a crime. In many cases, questions arise as to what, exactly, constitutes unnecessary or excessive force. A recent incident occurred between police officers and a man...
If New Mexico police conduct a “knock and talk,” it is important for the person who answers the door to know his or her rights ahead of time. This phrase refers to situations where police show up unannounced to a person’s home, knock on the door and ask to step inside...
New Mexico police have formally charged a man they believe has committed several crimes. On a recent Monday at approximately 1 p.m., police say another person was found with gunshot wounds. They suspect the man they arrested as the person who fired the weapon. Liquor...
New Mexico police say that they have been conducting an investigation regarding the selling of illegal drugs throughout the state. Investigators say that they used various social media formats to help them find out who has been selling illegal drugs online. They have...
"Telling lies" sits at the top of many people's lists of unethical and immoral behavior. Shockingly, law enforcement personnel don't always have problems telling lies when attempting to maneuver someone into self-incrimination. Someone may go from a suspect or even a...
Prosecutors and police officers in New Mexico can go to great lengths to gather evidence to help in their case. One of the things they can do is ask the court to permit them to look through the data in your phone to find whatever kind of data they need. Here is more...
People who have been wrongfully convicted in New Mexico have the right to be angry. If it is determined that your civil rights were violated, you have every right to demand compensation. You should know what’s available to you and how you can fight back. Why should...
Each year, thousands of police abuse and rights violations are reported in the United States. If you were falsely arrested or otherwise had your civil rights violated in New Mexico, there are ways to report the abuse you experienced. Knowing the proper procedure for...
Forensic evidence, including fingerprints and ballistics analysis, is prominently used in many criminal prosecutions in New Mexico and around the country. While fingerprint and ballistics analysts are commonly allowed to testify as experts in criminal cases with few...