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In New Mexico, it's illegal to discriminate against people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Technically, it's been the law for decades, but enforcement has been sporadic at best. However, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
In April, the governor of New Mexico signed a bill making the recreational use of cannabis legal. However, there are still a lot of regulations that are applicable. Businesses will need to have permits. There's a minimum age to buy, and there are limits to how much an...
Many people throughout New Mexico and the rest of the nation have understandable concerns about police officers using excessive force. With that in mind, a recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court might make excessive force instances a thing of the past. The...
When criminal defendants in New Mexico fully exercise their rights, the final result is usually going to trial. This can be risky in some cases, and it can be the best option in others. This is especially true when the evidence used by the prosecution is weak or...
In February of 2021, the New Mexico Civil Rights Act passed in the New Mexico House and headed to the Senate. This was a highly debated act within the House, but what does it mean for the state's residents? How does it affect me? This civil rights act will allow a...
Normally, criminal and civil lawsuits are filed in order to punish wrongdoings or obtain compensation for a plaintiff who may need it to cover medical bills or other damages brought on by another party's negligence. However, in some cases, these suits are filed with...
When a party is questioned by police, particularly when the interrogation occurs in a custodial setting, individuals have important rights. It is critical that residents of New Mexico and elsewhere understand all of the protections they have when they are questioned...
Have you been incarcerated in NMCD and released on parole in the last year? On February 14, 2020, in the prison class action lawsuit, Duran v. Grisham, 77-cv-721, the Court approved a settlement agreement that states, in part: “With respect to any parolee who is a...
Throughout the country, there is a growing awareness of the reality of mental illness and the importance of treatment. Conditions like depression, schizophrenia and autism affect families throughout New Mexico. The Mental Health Justice Act of seeks to defend the...
Why did the police search a person's car, enter their home, or stop them and perform a subsequent search? A common response might be "probable cause," but claims of probable cause might end up questioned in a New Mexico criminal courtroom. If the police did not have...