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Criminal Defense

What Is the Penalty for a First-Time DUI in New Mexico?

Penalties for a first-time DUI in New Mexico might include up to 90 days in jail and $500 in fines after conviction. However, a conviction carries mandatory minimum penalties, including an ignition interlock device (IID) installation, DUI/DWI school, alcohol screening and compliance, community service, and driver’s license revocation. Criminal penalties

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Court Hearings

What Is a New Mexico Criminal Court Jury Trial?

A criminal jury trial in New Mexico State Court is a legal event that determines the outcome of charges based on the guilty or not guilty decision of either 6 or 12 jury members. The State of New Mexico or prosecution carries the burden of proof and will present their

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CDL Holders

What Causes a Driver to Lose Their CDL in New Mexico?

A driver could lose their CDL in New Mexico if they are guilty of committing major offenses, serious traffic violations, railroad-highway grade crossing offenses, and violations of out-of-service orders. These violations could result in a suspension, revocation, cancellation, or disqualification of a holder’s CDL. CDL defense attorney, Marc A. Grano,

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Injury Settlements

[Checklist] 16 Crucial Files for Proving an NM Injury Claim

Establishing negligence requires an abundance of evidence. Claim files swell with documents, photographs, and reports from investigators. Ask any experienced personal injury lawyer, and you will hear stories about how massive client files can grow. If you are filing a claim, the documents needed to file your NM injury claim

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Criminal Defense

Why Was Alec Baldwin’s Invol. Manslaughter Case Dismissed?

In April, special prosecutors in State of New Mexico vs. Alexander Rae Baldwin dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against the Rust actor. According to the most recent filing, they dismissed the case to allow for further investigation and analysis of new facts. Baldwin could still face future legal consequences if recharged

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Criminal Defense

Why Did the Santa Fe District Court Dismiss or Drop My DUI?

Santa Fe’s Court dismissed or dropped your DUI because someone, like the District Attorney (DA) or your defense lawyer, filed a Motion to Dismiss. A judge then granted the Motion and signed an Order to dismiss your charges. Since 2021, some charges have been refiled later at the discretion of

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