New Mexico law remains tough on drug possession. There is a chance you could go to jail and pay a fine and suffer additional consequences for possessing controlled substances in New Mexico. That’s why it is important to understand the... Read More
Drugs and alcohol distort our reality and impair our judgment. As a result, we could make bad decisions that negatively affect our lives. Our addictions can overpower us and make us do things we would not do if we were... Read More
In 2020, New Mexico had the 11th highest drug overdose death rate in the United States. As the old saying goes, “The first step is admitting you have a problem.” As a state and as individuals, it is time that... Read More
A criminal record can negatively affect your life in more ways than you realize. Luckily, you can remove some of the information on your criminal record with an expungement. With the legalization of recreational marijuana sweeping across the United States,... Read More
There Are Still Paths to Jail for Marijuana Use in New Mexico Despite Legalizing Recreational Use of Marijuana in 2021 Even though New Mexico was one of the first states—if not the first—to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, the state... Read More
Drug crimes are one of the most commonly prosecuted offenses in New Mexico. With the opioid epidemic in the back of everyone’s mind, lawmakers face pressure to enact strict laws to punish those convicted of drug trafficking. Additionally, police and... Read More
While any New Mexico drug crime is serious and can have a dramatic effect on your life, some are much more serious than others. The biggest difference between minor drug offenses and serious ones lies in what you intended to... Read More
In the wake of the opioid epidemic, police and prosecutors are stepping up their drug enforcement efforts. While many drug crimes are prosecuted in state court, serious cases and those involving the transportation of narcotics across state lines can result... Read More
Police, prosecutors, and judges all take drug crimes very seriously. In fact, even a first-time drug trafficking offense in New Mexico is classified as a second-degree felony. While serious, there are many potential defenses to drug charges. Those facing a... Read More
Not surprisingly, there is a strong correlation between a person’s substance abuse problem and a history of domestic violence. However, while a substance abuse problem is a recognized medical condition, it is not a defense for domestic abuse. If you... Read More