What Causes False Positives on DWI/DUI Breath Tests?
If you are arrested for a DWI/DUI, many factors can cause a false positive on a breath test, including individual health conditions, medication, and poor device maintenance on behalf of the police department. You should not have to face the consequences of a DWI/DUI when you were not even driving
What Is a Letter of Protection?
A letter of protection is a letter that your New Mexico personal injury lawyer can issue to a medical provider, such as a hospital, physician, or clinic, informing their administrators your healthcare costs are currently in negotiation or litigation, and the balance will be paid upon a favorable resolution. The
What Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
The types of cases personal injury lawyers handle fall into a few different categories, including general personal injury, wrongful death, torts, and premises liability. If someone else negligently injures you or causes your loved one a fatality, the laws that apply to your case will vary according to the type
What Is a Felony in New Mexico?
A felony charge is designated for the most serious crimes but less serious than misdemeanors. Under NMSA § 30-1-6, a felony in New Mexico is a crime classification if the judge is authorized to sentence lifetime of imprisonment or a prison term of one (1) year or more. A
Is New Mexico an At-Fault Insurance State?
New Mexico follows a fault-based insurance system. Under this type of traditional system, which is followed by many other states, the injured party files the accident claim against the at-fault-driver’s insurer. However, our state also recognizes comparative negligence rules under NMSA § 41-3A-1, which means that the at-fault party can
How to Respond If You Are Falsely Accused of a Crime
There is nothing more frightening to face than when you are falsely accused of a crime. Not only can it unfairly damage your reputation, but it can also result in an arrest and subsequent conviction if the evidence against you convinces a jury of your peers that you are guilty
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