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What Is the Difference Between Murder and Capital Murder?

What Is the Difference Between Murder and Capital Murder?

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Difference Between Murder and Capital Murder The difference between murder and capital murder is: Capital murder, also known as first-degree or aggravated murder, involves specific circumstances that make it punishable by the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. In... Read More

Eyewitness Testimony

Pros and Cons of Eyewitness Testimony

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You’re watching a high-stakes trial. A witness takes the stand, confidently recounting what they saw. Their words paint a vivid picture—but is eyewitness testimony reliable? Would you trust eyewitness testimony to decide your future if it were your case? Recognizing... Read More

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How is Your Blood Alcohol Content Calculated?

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You know that the legal limit (known as the blood alcohol content limit, or BAC) is 0.08 percent. But, how is that amount calculated? A BAC calculator can help you estimate your blood alcohol content based on factors like your... Read More

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How to Defend a Drug Trafficking Case

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Drug trafficking charges are very serious, and sometimes prosecutors can be overzealous when charging a person with trafficking when they are just barely past the line. Luckily, you have defense strategy options – even when facing something as serious as... Read More

Albuquerque Assault & Battery Lawyers

Assault and Battery Examples

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Assault and battery are treated as two separate crimes in New Mexico, with one more severe in punishment than the other. Regardless, the lines become fuzzy for most defendants when charged with either crime – and what you might think... Read More

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How is Bail Amount Determined

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Bail can be a heavy word when you are facing criminal charges, but bail can also mean freedom. If you’ve been charged with a crime, bail plays a crucial role in allowing you to avoid incarceration while awaiting the resolution... Read More

What to do if you get arrested

What to Do If You Get Arrested—10 Crucial Steps

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Everything can feel like it’s spiraling out of control when you’re arrested. Your mind races, your heart pounds, and you’re overwhelmed with questions. What to do if you get arrested? How can you protect yourself? The good news is that... Read More

White Collar Crimes

Exploring the Common White Collar Crimes in the United States

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Experienced Criminal Defense for White Collar Crimes in New Mexico White collar crimes are committed throughout the state annually. They are also massively underreported in most states. White collar crimes are often thought of as “innocent” crimes, but they are... Read More

Can a DUI Ruin Your Life

Can a DUI Ruin Your Life?

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A DUI is more than just serving some time in jail, paying a fine, and moving on with your life. Instead, a DUI is a severe criminal offense that has long-term consequences most defendants do not realize. If you are... Read More

Is a DUI a Criminal Offense

Is a DUI a Criminal Offense?

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Imagine you’re driving home after an evening out, and just a few miles from your house, you see those flashing lights in your rearview mirror. As the officer approaches, you start wondering, What will it mean if this turns into... Read More

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