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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Understanding Assault Crimes in New Mexico
Discover the classifications and penalties of assault crimes in New Mexico, encompassing aggravated assault with a lethal weapon. In New Mexico, assault is characterized as the attempt to initiate a physical altercation, or delivering intentional threats or behaviors that instill fear of imminent harm. Assault does not necessarily include physical touch. Actions such as punching or striking with an object are considered battery. While assault offenses in New Mexico initially fall under misdemeanors, they escalate to felonies – known as aggravated assault – when involving […]
Continue readingNavigating 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 […]
Continue readingCompassionate Advocacy in Difficult Times
Facing a domestic violence charge comes with significant repercussions. It’s crucial to engage a law firm skilled enough to challenge the testimony of the other party involved. With two decades of specialization in domestic violence cases, Barry Klopfer stands as a beacon of expertise. We understand the depth of compassion required when navigating such delicate situations. The intensity of the prosecution often varies based on the gravity of the domestic violence allegations against you. Hence, securing the right legal defense to protect your rights is […]
Continue readingFelony and Misdemeanor Representation
At Klopfer Law, we profoundly grasp the consequences a criminal charge can introduce into your life: potential jail time, diminished job prospects, societal stigma, forfeiture of fundamental rights such as bearing arms, and an overarching loss of freedom. The gravity is even more pronounced in felony cases. Felonies span various levels: from the lowest bracket with a potential 0-18 months of incarceration to first-degree offenses which demand a minimum sentence of 18 years, extending to those with life imprisonment. A felony conviction without adept legal […]
Continue readingGuidance Through Crucial Pre-Trial Detention Hearings
When the State petitions the court for your or your loved one’s pre-trial detention, it becomes a pivotal moment early in your case. Although the principle stands “innocent until proven guilty,” the prosecution can request the court to detain you throughout the case’s progression until its conclusion, be it a plea, trial, or dismissal. Especially if you’re accused of a “violent felony,” the likelihood of the prosecution pushing for pre-trial detention increases. They’ll advocate for your detention until your case’s closure. To succeed, the State […]
Continue readingAre 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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