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...
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Year: 2021
When is criminal evidence inadmissible?
New Mexico residents charged with a criminal offense often need to gain quick knowledge of an unfamiliar process to defend themselves. One subject they may benefit from learning about is when the evidence against them can become inadmissible at a trial. Evidence...
A NM woman’s case leads to a new ruling on excessive force
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...
How jury selection can affect your case outcome
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...
Should eyewitness testimony be trusted?
New Mexico juries rely on eyewitness testimony all too often to make decisions. Some people who are convicted of a crime based on eyewitness testimony alone find that the justice system has failed them. While eyewitness testimony has always been held as a highly...
Human psyche often renders eyewitness testimony unreliable
Eyewitness testimony is a valid and oft-used form of evidence in New Mexico's criminal courts. However, studies increasingly show that humans' ability to accurately assess and remember situational details isn't nearly as great as once thought. Eye-popping eyewitness...
New Mexico Civil Rights Act and you: What you need to know
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...
How can you appeal your case?
If you lose your case in New Mexico, an attorney could help you file for an appeal. Not all cases can be appealed, and an appeal doesn't automatically mean that a judge will overturn your case. However, the higher court could possibly give you a new judgment. How do...
Malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in New Mexico
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...
How does expungement work?
A criminal conviction could change a person's life, and so might an expungement. A successful expungement process may lead to records associated with an arrest or conviction becoming sealed. Once sealed, others may never find out about the record unless the person who...