When you’re charged with a serious crime that carries some stiff penalties, it’s only natural to be anxious about the outcome of your trial. You know you want the best possible defense team on your side. Should that defense team include an appellate attorney? It may...
The phrase “fair trial” is embedded in our judicial system. It’s a basic and respected cornerstone of it. But what particulars and protections does it actually involve? Can you appeal a conviction if your right to a fair trial was compromised in some way? Early in...
When New Mexico charges you with a criminal offense, your defense attorney is the only thing standing between you and potential incarceration. The lawyer who assists with your defense could help prove your innocence and secure your freedom, or they could make massive...
When bringing their case to the courts, the prosecution will rely upon numerous forms of evidence. Testimony from witnesses is among the most compelling forms of evidence they have at hand. A convincing account from witnesses at the scene can stack the odds against...
When you face criminal charges in New Mexico, your defense attorney may be the only thing standing between you and incarceration. The lawyer who handles your defense has a major influence on the outcome of your trial and your ability to protect yourself. Most...
Scott Peterson, who was convicted in 2004 of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son on Christmas Eve in 2002, is not a particularly sympathetic figure. His case was also one of the biggest ones of its time, and the entire trial played out in front of a...
Getting convicted of a criminal offense can ruin your personal, social and professional life. A criminal conviction can also mean loss of privileges like firearm ownership, driving and voting rights. For more serious felonies, a conviction can mean a long jail term...
If a court finds you guilty of committing a crime, it may seem like the end of the line. You may believe it is time to say goodbye to your plans and dreams and prepare to serve whatever sentence awaits you. However, this is not necessarily so. Everyone in New Mexico...