Criminal Defense

When you’re facing criminal charges and the prosecutor offers you a plea deal, your first thought might be that they don’t have a strong case against you. After all, why would the prosecution negotiate if they have you cornered?  If you’re in such a position,...

The Miranda rights are meant to protect people from self-incrimination and are deeply rooted in the United States Constitution. The Miranda rights are named after a case that went before the United States Supreme Court, Miranda v. Arizona. This case was the foundation...

People hoping to avoid criminal convictions often need help making their case, which is understandable. The legal process involved in a criminal trial is complex and potentially overwhelming for those who fear the consequences of a criminal conviction. Many defendants...

Polygraph tests are used in a variety of situations. In addition to being a tool used by police investigating a crime, a person may be asked to take one during a pre-employment background check or during internal investigations where employee theft is being...

Imagine finding out something that completely makes you lose your cool, like discovering your partner’s infidelity. Now imagine acting out in the heat of that emotion and facing criminal charges because of it. Can you claim you were acting in a moment of emotional...

The state of New Mexico is cracking down on drunk driving. With too many fatal crashes involving alcohol in recent years, the state is understandably stricter about driving under the influence (DUI). DUI checkpoints are a reality for drivers in New Mexico. That's why...

In many criminal cases, a conviction is heavily influenced by the testimony of an eyewitness. This is especially true in jury trials. If an eyewitness goes before the jury and recounts their version of events, blaming the defendant and stating that they are guilty,...

Police officers hold positions of great public responsibility. So you might assume that when they tell you something, it will be true Unfortunately, this is not the case. What’s more, a police officer lying to you may be totally legal. Lying is a valid police...

Did you know that there’s no such thing as a “minor role” when you’re involved in a crime?  It takes a lot of people by surprise to find out that being charged as an accessory to a crime can actually net them the same punishment as the principal offender. What’s an...

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in New Mexico, and it carries significant legal consequences. If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, you can be charged with DUI. For commercial drivers, the limit...