Juvenile Crime Defense New Mexico
When Can a Juvenile Be Tried as an Adult in New Mexico? Serious Youthful Offender Laws Explained
The juvenile justice system is built on the belief that children can be rehabilitated. However, when a minor commits a highly violent or severe crime, New Mexico law provides mecha...
Understanding the New Mexico Children's Court Process: A Complete Timeline for Parents
Finding out your child has been arrested is a terrifying experience for any parent. In New Mexico, the juvenile justice system operates very differently from the adult criminal cou...
Police Interrogations of Minors in New Mexico: Parental Rights and the Presence of Counsel
When a police officer wants to question a teenager about a crime, the inherent power imbalance often leads to a false confession or a waiver of constitutional rights. Recognizing t...