Statutory rape or engaging in sexual activity with a minor under the age of consent, even if consensual, can result in serious legal consequences in New Mexico. Facing these allegations and possible long-term consequences for your personal and professional life... Read More
Yes, a minor can face sexual abuse charges in New Mexico, despite their youth. The law does not give a child a free pass based on age. In fact, every sexual assault charge is incredibly serious, and the consequences of... Read More
Meeting people online is fast and easy, especially for the younger generations. You can scroll through many people quickly and efficiently and strike up a conversation with anyone you like. However, this practice can be very dangerous. You might be... Read More
Under New Mexico law, sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault both carry steep penalties. Any sexual assault crime has serious consequences far beyond incarceration. Unfortunately, even a mere accusation of sexual assault can wreak havoc on your life. There are... Read More
Upon conviction of certain sexual crimes, New Mexico requires people to register as sex offenders with the state sex offender registry. Sex offender registration places serious limitations on an offender’s individual rights and can result in unnecessary hardship in many... Read More
It is hard to think of allegations more serious than child molestation accusations. When people hear that you are charged with molesting a child, they’ll often separate themselves from you and your family without waiting to see if you get... Read More
The rise in popularity of social media platforms has increased the number of pictures that individuals post and send each other every day. You might think that once someone sends you a picture, you can do whatever you want with... Read More
If you’ve been charged with an internet sex crime, you’ll want to have an experienced criminal charges attorney defend you. Sex crimes are serious offenses and carry a heavy social stigma, even if committed under the anonymity of the internet.... Read More
Sex offenses are some of the most serious crimes anyone can face. In most cases, a conviction for a New Mexico sex offense carries life-changing penalties, including jail time, probation, fines, and registration as a sex offender. Registration of sex... Read More
Charges of child sexual assault are some of the most serious that a defendant can face. At the same time, the prosecution’s evidence in these cases is often questionable. For example, the alleged victim is often young, calling into question... Read More