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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...
In New Mexico and throughout the country, there are stringent rules regarding when police may shoot at criminal suspects. Such rules are designed to keep citizens, as well as police officers, safe. A police officer may not use excessive force against a person, which...
Each year, thousands of police abuse and rights violations are reported in the United States. If you were falsely arrested or otherwise had your civil rights violated in New Mexico, there are ways to report the abuse you experienced. Knowing the proper procedure for...
Forensic evidence, including fingerprints and ballistics analysis, is prominently used in many criminal prosecutions in New Mexico and around the country. While fingerprint and ballistics analysts are commonly allowed to testify as experts in criminal cases with few...