New Mexico police are not permitted to use unnecessary force to restrain a person who is suspected of a crime. In many cases, questions arise as to what, exactly, constitutes unnecessary or excessive force. A recent incident occurred between police officers and a man...
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Know your rights if police knock on your door
If New Mexico police conduct a “knock and talk,” it is important for the person who answers the door to know his or her rights ahead of time. This phrase refers to situations where police show up unannounced to a person’s home, knock on the door and ask to step inside...
New Mexico man accused of shooting
New Mexico police have formally charged a man they believe has committed several crimes. On a recent Monday at approximately 1 p.m., police say another person was found with gunshot wounds. They suspect the man they arrested as the person who fired the weapon. Liquor...
Are people in New Mexico selling drugs online?
New Mexico police say that they have been conducting an investigation regarding the selling of illegal drugs throughout the state. Investigators say that they used various social media formats to help them find out who has been selling illegal drugs online. They have...
Why do some police lie during questioning?
"Telling lies" sits at the top of many people's lists of unethical and immoral behavior. Shockingly, law enforcement personnel don't always have problems telling lies when attempting to maneuver someone into self-incrimination. Someone may go from a suspect or even a...
Cellphone privacy rights and legally accessible data
Prosecutors and police officers in New Mexico can go to great lengths to gather evidence to help in their case. One of the things they can do is ask the court to permit them to look through the data in your phone to find whatever kind of data they need. Here is more...
What are the compensation rights of people wrongly convicted?
People who have been wrongfully convicted in New Mexico have the right to be angry. If it is determined that your civil rights were violated, you have every right to demand compensation. You should know what’s available to you and how you can fight back. Why should...
Gender-related housing discrimination is illegal in New Mexico
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...
Key facts about recreational cannabis in New Mexico
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...
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...
