Facing criminal charges in New Mexico can be a life-altering experience, making it crucial to have a strong defense in your corner. Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge, hiring one of the best criminal defense attorneys in... Read More
When you think of homicide, murder is often what comes to mind. Homicide is when one person kills another person, after all. However, the often-misunderstood charge of manslaughter also falls under the umbrella of homicide. Manslaughter is split into two... Read More
When criminal violations occur, multiple people may be involved in the act. Some offenders might seem less guilty based on a lesser degree of involvement or intention to complete the criminal act. Alternatively, the mastermind of the criminal scheme might... Read More
Imagine you are asleep late at night when you hear the sound of breaking glass. Realizing that someone has broken into your home, you grab your gun and step into the hallway. At this moment you may wonder, Is it... Read More
The death of another person is a grave matter, no matter how the death occurs. Unfortunately, some fatalities happen because another person makes it happen. In other cases, an overzealous prosecutor will charge someone with murder. Many people facing an... Read More
New Mexico authorizes open carry without a license for individuals at least 19 years old. However, carrying a concealed weapon is a different matter. The New Mexico Department of Public Safety is responsible for issuing concealed handgun permits to qualified... Read More
Rape charges can inflict swift, devastating harm to your reputation and other aspects of your daily life. A rape conviction can carry a sentence of up to life in prison, depending on the circumstances of the case. Our team at... Read More
The statute of limitations is the time during which someone can be prosecuted for an alleged crime. After the statute of limitations expires, the state can no longer file charges against the accused. Each state sets its own statutes of... Read More
New Mexico experiences its fair share of road rage. In fact, a report by Everytown Research and Policy ranked New Mexico number one in road rage shootings. Thousands of drivers interact with other motorists on highways each day. In a... Read More
The people of New Mexico have a right to defend themselves or another if their lives or property are threatened. But this right is not absolute. You could face a murder or manslaughter charge if you used deadly force when... Read More