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...
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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...
Several charged with fatal crimes in New Mexico
Several recent incidents in New Mexico resulted in multiple fatalities. These events occurred in Santa Fe County but are not otherwise connected in any way. Over the course of six days, there were reportedly six violent deaths in the county. In each situation, arrests...
Watch what you say during a traffic stop
If a New Mexico police officer pulls someone over, the next moments, hours or perhaps, days and weeks of that person’s life could be highly stressful. Many people have a habit of trying to talk their way out of trouble. Trying to talk one’s way out of a traffic...
Under arrest? Know what happens next
The criminal justice system is complex and overwhelming, especially for a defendant who has no previous experience with arrest or allegations of criminal activity. If you are under investigation for a crime or could face criminal charges at some point, you may find it...
New Mexico man facing drug charges
New Mexico police recently made a traffic stop that resulted in a man’s arrest. Police say they witnessed the man speeding on NM 599. Upon making the stop and approaching the vehicle, police say they noticed two minors in the car and also saw a firearm and a homemade...
New Mexico woman charged for arson
When New Mexico police arrest someone on suspicion of a crime, it does not necessarily mean the person will wind up in jail. A lot happens in between the moment of arrest and the moment when the case in question has been fully adjudicated. Every person facing criminal...