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Going Out for St. Patrick’s Day? Don’t Drink and Drive

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Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting Drunk Driving Charges in New Mexico St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration. Even if you are not Irish, you might find yourself celebrating with green beers and lots of fun at a local New... Read More

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In New Mexico, Could I Be Arrested for Smelling Like Alcohol?

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DUI Defense Attorneys Serving Albuquerque and all of New Mexico New Mexico, unfortunately, has some of the highest rates for drunken driving. To combat this, legislators have enacted harsh penalties and laws. In the state, police may conduct sobriety checkpoints... Read More

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What is a Refusal Hearing in NM?

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New Mexico  DUI Refusal Hearings Defense Attorneys It is a common misconception that you can avoid a DUI charge by refusing to take a breathalyzer, blood, or urine test. However, this is categorically untrue. In the state of New Mexico,... Read More

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DUI for Prescription Drugs: What is the Penalty?

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Legal Defense for New Mexico Drivers Accused of DUI for Prescription Drugs You know it is illegal to drive while intoxicated with alcohol, but did you know that driving while under the influence includes medications? Whether it is a prescription... Read More

New Year’s Eve DUI Checkpoints

DUI Checkpoints on New Year’s Eve: Know Your Rights

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New Mexico DUI Attorneys Fighting for Your Rights New Year’s Eve is all about staying up late, celebrating with friends and family, and possibly having a drink or two. What you may not be prepared for, however, are the DUI... Read More

Felony DUI

What is a Felony DUI?

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  Driving while intoxicated, or DWI, is any circumstance when one operates a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. New Mexico does not take DUIs and DWIs lightly. While most DWIs in the state are charged as... Read More

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Could I Be Charged with a Felony DUI in New Mexico?

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Across the country, there has been a significant increase in penalties for DUIs/DWIs. New Mexico is no different from this. In fact, New Mexico has implemented stricter enforcement of harsher penalties and consequences for those convicted of DWIs. One trend... Read More

Open Container Law

What is the Open Container Law in New Mexico?

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The New Mexico open container law is part of New Mexico Statute 66-8-138. It defines an open container as any alcoholic beverage that is capable of immediately being consumed, or one with a seal that has been broken purposely. Under... Read More

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How a DUI Conviction Could Ruin Your Career

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A DUI conviction is nothing that you should take lightly. If the prosecutors are successful, you could face serious consequences for the rest of your life. From restricted driving privileges to fines and even jail time, a DUI conviction is... Read More

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Can I Refuse the BAC Test and Not Be Charged with a DUI?

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You may think that if you refuse to take a breathalyzer or BAC test for a DUI arrest, you could avoid a conviction. But, like many other states, New Mexico has imposed the Implied Consent Law, which could mean that... Read More

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