Following a federal judge’s ruling, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office has stated that it will not be filing criminal charges against a police officer who was accused of using excessive force when he discharged his weapon against an elderly woman suffering from...
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Where to seek support following a DUI arrest
Seeing those flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror is enough to raise your blood pressure. A New Mexico police officer should state their reason for pulling you over but may not necessarily do so right away. If you are asked to step out of your vehicle,...
New Mexico officer charged with voluntary manslaughter
Just over a year ago, New Mexico police received a call reporting a theft at a local convenience store. Several officers were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered a man who was unable to confirm his identity. After attempting to extricate the man...
New Mexico man says traffic stop was police abuse
Many people have experienced times in life when they may have driven over a posted speed limit because of an emergency, perhaps, trying to transport someone to the hospital. In fact, there have been stories where police have made a traffic stop, learned of the...
Defending against accusations of identity theft
When facing accusations of any type of crime, you know that your future is at stake. If these accusations lead to formal criminal charges, you could be facing time behind bars, expensive fines and more if convicted. It is in your interests to take your situation...
How to answer questions during a New Mexico DUI stop
When a New Mexico police officer makes a traffic stop, it might be for various reasons, such as a vehicle with a non-functioning brake light or a driver who was swerving over the yellow line. A stop made following the latter issue likely means that the police officer...
Excessive force violations
New Mexico law enforcement accused of excessive force A special tactical unit of law enforcement officers was hired to bridge a gap at a correctional facility due to vacancies on the staff. Not long after the officers took their positions at the jail, reports of...
Criminal defense on tap for man after police chase
New Mexico police recently received a call regarding domestic violence and a stolen vehicle. When they spoke with a woman at the residence involved, she told them the altercation was verbal, not physical. She also stated that the vehicle was not stolen because the man...
Is police brutality a problem in New Mexico?
More than two million people live in New Mexico. In 2022, the state had one of the highest number of incidents involving fatal shootings by police. This compelled many people to ask whether the shootings indicated that police brutality is a problem in this state. So...
Civil rights protect against health care discrimination
The U.S. Constitution protects people in New Mexico and elsewhere in the United States in many ways. For example, there is protection against unfair treatment based on identifying factors, such as age, sex, skin color or ethnicity. This discriminatory behavior is...