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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When a party is questioned by police, particularly when the interrogation occurs in a custodial setting, individuals have important rights. It is critical that residents of New Mexico and elsewhere understand all of the protections they have when they are questioned...
While some states have legalized marijuana, using the substance for recreational use remains illegal in New Mexico. Some jurisdictions, including Albuquerque, have enacted lower penalties for possession of small amounts and allow medical marijuana. However,...
Why did the police search a person's car, enter their home, or stop them and perform a subsequent search? A common response might be "probable cause," but claims of probable cause might end up questioned in a New Mexico criminal courtroom. If the police did not have...