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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Understanding New Mexico Misdemeanor Crimes and Their Penalties

In the land of enchantment, New Mexico, there is a quiet struggle that goes unnoticed by many. It’s a struggle between the law and those who find themselves on the wrong side of it. In this arid landscape, transgressions are sorted and measured by their weight on society. Lesser offenses, known as misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors, carry lighter sentences than their more grievous counterparts, felonies. Yet, even these minor infractions can leave a lasting mark on a person’s life, like footprints in the desert sand. […]

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