Drunk Driving

Earlier this year, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a comprehensive bill into law that strengthens state law on a number of criminal offenses. These include weapons conversion devices, fentanyl trafficking, auto theft, shooting threats and blood testing...

An arrest for possessing, manufacturing or distributing illegal drugs can lead to serious criminal charges. Not only could there be immediate repercussions of a drug conviction, but a conviction could have major implications for your future.  To understand the...

There are many simple systems that can help people drastically reduce their chances of driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Some people always take a designated driver with them to parties or bars. Others use rideshare services when they know they intend to...

In New Mexico, if the police suspect someone is under the influence of alcohol, they may ask them to take a breath test or a chemical test. This is done to measure their blood alcohol concentration. For drivers under 21, the legal limit is just 0.02%. For drivers over...

There are several situations in which people might face driving under the influence (DUI) allegations. Some people get pulled over by police officers because of their conduct in traffic. Others end up accused of intoxication after they cause motor vehicle collisions....

When a driver is pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, the stop must be supported by reasonable suspicion. This is a legal standard that allows law enforcement officers to briefly detain someone if they observe specific facts suggesting the person may be engaged...

 According to Thomas Augustine Daly, “... the whole world is Irish on the seventeenth o’ March!” The festivities begin when the bars open for a breakfast of kegs and eggs, and all day long, revelers celebrate by drinking green beer. Overindulging in alcohol with your...

New Year's Eve is a festive occasion filled with celebrations and new beginnings, yet it also poses a significant risk due to drunk drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), New Year’s Eve sees an 89% increase in impaired...

You may be driving when you see a sobriety checkpoint on the road somewhere ahead of you. This is different than a normal DUI stop, where the police already have reasonable suspicion and pull you over. At the checkpoint, all drivers have to identify themselves to...

The police can stop your vehicle to conduct an investigation if they believe you are driving drunk and violating traffic laws. If the police suspect you were drunk, they may ask you to prove that you are not through a series of field sobriety tests. These tests allow...