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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...
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...
You may have heard of instances where law enforcement crosses the line and violates an individual's civil rights, such as using excessive force. However, there are several other ways in which police misconduct can occur. Each type of police misconduct is unique, but...
Everyone living in New Mexico or elsewhere in the United States is protected under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution against unlawful searches and seizures. If police arrest someone, it is the person who is being seized, as the courts have interpreted the...
New Mexico police often use saturation patrol to deter traffic violations and drunk driving. This type of patrol includes a higher-than-usual number of patrol officers on duty. They also use sobriety checkpoints to try to catch drunk drivers, leaving many people...
A tragedy occurred in New Mexico when police officers went to the wrong house. In a letter from the family to federal prosecutors, it says there was no probable cause to suspect that a crime had been or was being committed. The letter also states that police officers...
A New Mexico man reportedly told police that he had been sober for six years until he began drinking alcohol with his girlfriend on a recent Saturday night. The officers had responded to a 911 call, which they believe the man had made after witnessing blood coming out...
Facing criminal charges can change the direction of your life. A conviction will not only remain on your record for years to come, but it can also affect your employment opportunities, educational opportunities and much more. It is in your interests to seek a...
Court Orders Bernalillo County to Remedy the Problems with Medical Care at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). On September 27, 2021, attorneys representing people incarcerated at the Bernalillo Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in the McClendon class action...
When someone tries to rent a house or an apartment in New Mexico, any number of issues might arise to delay or prevent the transaction. For instance, many landlords conduct a tenant background check before signing a lease agreement. Financial issues may also come into...