Deputies from the Lea County Sheriff's Department joined efforts with Tatum Police to investigate a discovery that was recently made at an abandoned gin near an intersection in Tatum. A body had been found in the area. When investigators arrived, they spoke with...
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What does the Fifth Amendment mean for your case?
The United States Constitution grants certain rights to those accused of different types of crimes. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifically protects your right to avoid self-incrimination in the event you are under investigation or facing criminal...
Woman accused of murder in New Mexico
A man in New Mexico recently served time in jail in connection with a domestic assault. His girlfriend was reportedly good friends with another woman, whom police say conspired to have the man killed as an act of revenge on behalf of her friend, who was assaulted by...
New Mexico police make arrest for drug crimes
New Mexico law enforcement officers, including a specialized team of narcotics detectives, recently combined efforts with federal investigators to work on a case that ultimately resulted in a man’s arrest. The Drug Enforcement Administration sent an undercover agent...
Will you have to stay in jail while awaiting trial?
After an arrest, law enforcement may take you to the police station where you could be photographed, fingerprinted and formally booked on specific charges. After this point, you may be in jail as you wait the next step in your criminal case. Until your trial, however,...
Is it ever unlawful for police to search a car?
When a New Mexico police officer makes a traffic stop, any number of issues may arise that raise suspicion as to whether a crime was being committed when the officer pulled the vehicle over. In many cases, such suspicion has to do with drugs or alcohol. A motorist has...
New Mexico man planning criminal defense
New Mexico police recently responded to an incident that reportedly took place at a gas station on a Sunday evening. Police were told that shots had been fired at the location. After speaking with several people at the scene, police went looking for a man believed to...
The protections provided by the 4th Amendment
Citizens of the United States have certain rights granted to them under the U.S. Constitution. This includes the right to protection against the unfair or unreasonable actions of law enforcement, such as when law enforcement is conducting a search as part of a...
Former city employee facing theft charges
The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General has made some serious allegations against a former employee at Española City Hall. The man was hired as city manager in 2019. Formally accused of theft, the criminal complaint against him alleges that he began stealing...
Do you have to stay in jail until your trial?
Facing criminal charges in New Mexico is no small matter; penalties under conviction of a drug crimes or weapons violations are often quite severe. It’s a big mistake for someone to think it’s not a big deal to be accused of a crime or to assume that he or she will...