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Injured workers often face very significant hurdles in obtaining fair compensation for their injuries.  Under the New Mexico Workers Compensation Act’s exclusive remedy provisions, the worker’s recovery for injuries is limited to…

Many people are very familiar with the Miranda right to counsel.  Watch any popular television show and chances are that you will see an accused invoke his or her right to counsel,…

Due process is a complicated and often misunderstood legal concept, especially as it applies to criminal law.  Due process rights are established through the 5th Amendment.  Due process protections were extended to…

A car accident will often result in personal injury, sometimes very serious personal injury, requiring medical treatment.  Unfortunately, that medical care often leads to further injury and on occasion leads to significant…

A time waiver is a fairly common outcome in juvenile criminal proceedings.  However, it is typically only available for first time offenders and for non-violent and non-felony charges. Having said that, what…

Sometimes, the greatest challenge for those injured in automobile accidents is getting the necessary treatment for their injuries.  Often times, the injured person will have no insurance, auto or medical, to cover…

The plain view doctrine acts as an exception of sorts to the 4th Amendment prohibitions against illegal search and seizure. The plain view doctrine allow law enforcement seize evidence that is in…

Passengers are often in auto accidents.  In fact, the passenger(s) often suffer far greater injuries than either driver.  The question that comes up for these injured passengers, “Is what recourse do I…