Why New Mexico is a Good Place to be a Criminal Defense Attorney
LegalReader
MAY 6, 2021
Becoming a criminal defense attorney can be very rewarding in every state, but in New Mexico, you are given more opportunities.
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“A Political Problem”: New Mexico District Attorney Gives Probation To All Rioters
JonathanTurley
MAY 26, 2021
Now, New Mexico District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has announced that all of the individuals who destroyed a 152-year-old obelisk last October will be given “restorative justice” and no jail time. .” ” The obelisk was erected in 1866 to honor Civil War-era soldiers who died in battle.
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“Corners Were Being Cut”: Baldwin Shooting Already Has The Makings of a Blockbuster Tort Action
JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 23, 2021
Many of the crew were from California but the set is in New Mexico. The California code contains an ample criminal negligence or manslaughter provision: PART 1. New Mexico has an intentional infliction of emotional distress claim that can be based on “reckless” conduct. TITLE 8. (b) NMRA, Rule 13-1628.
Yes, Alec Baldwin Could Be Charged Criminally in the “Rust” Shooting But…
JonathanTurley
OCTOBER 24, 2021
New Mexico has a provision that allows “involuntary manslaughter” charges for “the commission of a lawful act which might produce death in an unlawful manner or without due caution and circumspection.” Such a charge is a fourth-degree felony in New Mexico, with a penalty of 18 months jail time and up to $5,000 in fines.
Hutchins Family Sues Baldwin and Others For Wrongful Death
JonathanTurley
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
As previously discussed , there is ample support for such a negligence claim and there will likely be enormous pressure to settle this case.
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