At Klopfer Law, we specialize in representing individuals across New Mexico who face charges related to drug and alcohol offenses. Our areas of expertise encompass: Alcohol and drug-related driving incidents Drug possession charges Drug trafficking allegations Possession of drug paraphernalia Facing a drug charge can be overwhelming, and the repercussions of a conviction can be far-reaching, potentially affecting opportunities in higher education. Furthermore, certain drug-related offenses can escalate to federal-level charges. Barry Klopfer, with two decades of dedicated experience in drug crime defense, understands the […]
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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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