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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...
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...
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...
Seeing those flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror is enough to raise your blood pressure. A New Mexico police officer should state their reason for pulling you over but may not necessarily do so right away. If you are asked to step out of your vehicle,...
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...
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...
When facing accusations of any type of crime, you know that your future is at stake. If these accusations lead to formal criminal charges, you could be facing time behind bars, expensive fines and more if convicted. It is in your interests to take your situation...
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...