Got a DWI for being under the influence of drugs or marijuana?

You’ve stumbled into the world of the Drug Recognition Expert, my friend. These are the designated honchos in law enforcement who’ve gone through a certification circus to spot folks cruising while influenced by substances. We’re talking about drugs here, not just late-night snacks. These DREs, they’ve studied the playbook of signs that give away an impaired driver. They eyeball you like a hawk, checking for those dead giveaways. And if they catch you with your impairment pants down, they’ve got a protocol to pinpoint the […]

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Navigating a DWI in New Mexico: Your Essential Guide

The sudden flash of police lights in your rear-view can send your heart racing, especially if you’re reflecting on that last drink. For many in New Mexico, a DWI becomes their first and last brush with the legal system. Keep in mind, even a single error can cast a long shadow on your life. Managing a DWI Case in New Mexico A DWI on your record isn’t just an ink blot; it can impede job and volunteer opportunities, travel visas, housing applications, financial assistance and […]

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Are you charged with DWI due to being on drugs or marijuana? If so, read further so you know what a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is and how it may affect your defense.

Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) is a designation bestowed upon police officers and other law enforcement personnel who have completed a certification process. To earn this designation, DREs study known signs of impairment associated with certain drugs. By observing suspect drivers for these signs, DREs determine the type of substance being used by the driver following a specific protocol. DREs are certified through the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) in the recognition of impairment due to drugs. For approximately 20 years, Albuquerque attorney Barry […]

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Can a New Mexico police officer lawfully conduct a DWI investigation simply because they smell an odor of marijuana in the car, or see a vape pen on the console?

When New Mexico House Bill 2, the Cannabis Regulation Act, was signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 12, 2021, many other reforms were also enacted. While the legalization of the personal recreational use of cannabis aims to shut the door on monies previously generated through criminalization, reform is still somewhat of a slow train coming. Legalization has moved at a faster pace than the police are trained. Thus, there are many illegal marijuana DWI investigations happening right now and throughout the […]

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