The DWI/DUI defense lawyer serving Bernalillo at Grano Law Offices, P.C. has the knowledge, insight, and experience necessary to mount a solid legal defense when facing charges. Our firm carries a local reputation for tenacity, preparedness, and results when representing the rights of those accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in New Mexico.
We will also hold police and prosecutors accountable for their obligations. With more than 21 years of experience, you can count on us to point out flaws, inaccuracies, or civil rights violations if they occurred in your investigation or arrest. Our Bernalillo, NM DUI/DWI defense attorney has extensive and advanced training in defending these types of charges specifically, having completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Course and training in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE).
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Grano Law Offices, P.C. is a team of dedicated legal professionals protecting your rights. Call us for a Free Case Strategy Session today at (505) 426-8711 or send us a confidential message here to learn more about your options with a DWI/DUI defense lawyer serving Bernalillo.
Grano Law Offices, P.C. Questions Every Aspect of Your Arrest
As a former New Mexico state prosecutor, our founder and lead criminal defense lawyer understands how your case could potentially play out and what factors the courts may consider. We are prepared to identify weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case against you if accused of exceeding th legal limit under under NMSA § 66-8-102.
Grano Law Offices, P.C. will consider the following factors when investigating your case:
- Underlying Medical Issues
- Validity of the initial stop and contact
- Administration of the SFST’s
- Prior convictions
- Breath and blood alcohol levels
- Reasonable and articulable suspicion
- Roadside maneuvers
- Police observations
- Other particulars in the case
At Grano Law Offices, P.C., our DWI/DUI defense lawyer serving Bernalillo understands that anxiety, stress, and worries come with the territory of facing charges. We offer aggressive and results-oriented legal representation that helps our clients achieve results.
New Mexico DWI/DUI Penalties Are Severe
You are not responsible for paying the consequences of an unproven crime. However, if the prosecutor assigned to your case can secure a conviction, then you will face penalties. Below, we have outlined some of the consequences on the line under those circumstances:
First-Offense DWI/DUI & Penalties
- Ignition interlock for every vehicle you drive for up to one year
- Up to 90 days in jail
- Up to a $500 fine
- Up to one year of supervised probation
- 24 hours of community service (mandatory)
- DWI school (mandatory)
- Participation in the victim impact panel (mandatory)
- Compliance with the recommendations of a substance abuse screening (mandatory)
- Aggravated DWI/DUI: Mandatory 48 hours in jail
Second-Offense DWI/DUI & Penalties
- Ignition interlock for every vehicle you drive for two years
- Up to one year in jail with 96 mandatory hours served consecutively
- Up to a $1,000 fine ($500 is mandatory)
- Up to five years of supervised probation
- 48 hours of community service (mandatory)
- Substance abuse screening (mandatory) and compliance with recommendations
- Complete one of the following (mandatory):
o 28 days of in-patient treatment; or
o 90 days of out-patient treatment; or
o Completing a drug court program
- Aggravated DWI/DUI: Mandatory 8 days in jail
Third Offense DWI/DUI & Penalties:
- Up to one year in jail with 30 mandatory days served consecutively
- Ignition interlock for every vehicle you drive for three years
- Up to a $1,000 fine ($750 is mandatory)
- Up to 5 years of supervised probation
- Substance abuse screening (mandatory) and compliance with recommendations
- 96 hours of community service (mandatory)
- Complete one of the following (mandatory):
o 28 days of in-patient treatment; or
o 90 days of out-patient treatment; or
o Completing a drug court program
- Aggravated DWI/DUI: Mandatory 90 days in jail
You do not have to stand for this potential outcome without putting up a legal fight. The DWI/DUI defense lawyer serving Bernalillo at Grano Law Offices, P.C. will investigate the facts of your case, determine what the prosecutor can prove, and devise an advanced strategy that achieves the results you deserve.
Other DWI/DUI Penalties Are On the Line
Even if you have never faced a DWI/DUI, the experience is devastating. The potential penalties associated with a conviction can impact your life, especially for those with prior convictions. Hiring a DWI/DUI defense lawyer serving Bernalillo is critical to mounting a defense on your behalf.
Other potential penalties in New Mexico include:
- Hefty fines and court costs
- Loss of driving privileges
- Mandatory ignition interlock device (IID) installation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Community service
- Jail time
- Other consequences as ordered
You must serve the ordered sentence if the prosecutor can get a conviction. However, the consequences of a DWI/DUI conviction can last long after paying your penance. A conviction can affect your ability to find a home or employment in the future.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT KEEPING YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES at the MVD License Revocation Hearing: If you blew above 0.08% or refused the breath test to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC), police will take your license. You will receive a Notice of Revocation from the arresting officer with which specifically states that UNLESS you submit a written request for an MVD license revocation hearing (Along with a $25.00 money order.) WITHIN 10 DAYS your privilege to drive will be revoked. Once Again YOU MUST DO THIS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS IN ORDER TO CHALLENGE THEIR PROPOSED REVOCATION!!!!
Grano Law Offices, P.C. will address both matters on your behalf at the MVD and criminal court levels. This allows us to maintain a cohesive and efficient approach. If evidence or inconsistencies in one case can help you prove your innocence in the other, our legal team will raise these issues at the right time.
Grano Law Offices, P.C. Has Experience, Knowledge, and Legal Resources
Your DUI/DWI charges are not something the State of New Mexico takes lightly. If you stand accused, Grano Law Offices, P.C. will execute a solid legal strategy on your behalf, regardless of how bad things look. We will stand by your side throughout the legal process.
Our objective is to achieve excellent results for clients, with the intent of getting charges reduced, dropped, dismissed, or beat at trial when possible. Find out how we can help you retain your freedom and rights today.
Call Our DWI/DUI Defense Lawyer at Grano Law Offices, P.C. for a Free Case Strategy Session
If you have questions about your charges and protecting yourself in court, speak with our legal team about your arrest at no cost or obligation. Contact Grano Law Offices, P.C. for a Free Case Strategy Session at (505) 426-8711 or by completing our online contact form below.
