When a person is taken into New Mexico police custody for suspected drunk driving, it is understandable that the individual might worry about facing charges and a possible subsequent conviction. However, the implications of a drunk driving arrest can take effect long...
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DWI checkpoints are legal in New Mexico
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, New Mexico police will no doubt increase their presence on roadways throughout the state to try to deter drunk driving. In many places, they will also set up roadblocks to stop random drivers and perform preliminary alcohol...
Were your rights violated over the course of your arrest?
It is incredibly intimidating to be under arrest. Regardless of why you are in the custody of police, you have the right to proper treatment. You have certain rights, including the right to a defense, the right to know the charges against you and more. If you...
2 lawsuits regarding New Mexico police, excessive force
Following a federal judge’s ruling, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office has stated that it will not be filing criminal charges against a police officer who was accused of using excessive force when he discharged his weapon against an elderly woman suffering from...
New Mexico officer charged with voluntary manslaughter
Just over a year ago, New Mexico police received a call reporting a theft at a local convenience store. Several officers were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered a man who was unable to confirm his identity. After attempting to extricate the man...
New Mexico man says traffic stop was police abuse
Many people have experienced times in life when they may have driven over a posted speed limit because of an emergency, perhaps, trying to transport someone to the hospital. In fact, there have been stories where police have made a traffic stop, learned of the...
Is police brutality a problem in New Mexico?
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...
Common types of police misconduct
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...
Ex-cop in New Mexico faces false imprisonment charges
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...
Are New Mexico state police DUI checkpoints legal?
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...
