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Criminal Law

DUI Penalties in New Mexico

New Mexico takes DUI charges seriously. It’s important to remember that a charge is not a conviction. If you are facing charges reach out to our experienced New Mexico criminal

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Family Law

What is a Community Property State?

In New Mexico, property acquired during a marriage is generally considered community property. This means that: What is the community property presumption? The community property presumption is the assumption that

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Estate Planning

What is a trust?

A trust is a legal arrangement in which a person or entity (the trustee) holds property for the benefit of another person or entity (the beneficiary).  You might have heard

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Divorce

Child Custody in New Mexico

When you and your ex split up, you still have a connection because of the children. You may want to go through with the divorce, but that doesn’t mean that

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Criminal Law

Marijuana in New Mexico

New Mexico is a relatively progressive state when it comes to cannabis. The state legalized medical cannabis in 2007 and decriminalized small-scale possession in 2009. However, there are still some

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Divorce

Divorce in the Military

If you or your spouse has made the decision to file for a divorce and one of you is in the military, there are extra considerations to take into account

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