New Mexico Criminal Trial Lawyers

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What Is A Bench Trial?
A bench trial is a trial before a judge in which the necessary parties have waived the right to a jury trial. In a bench trial, the judge determines all questions of law and decides the … more
What Is A Jury Trial?
In a jury trial, the jurors, typically 12 in a criminal case, decide any disputed issues of fact. The judge determines all questions of fact. The jurors are selected by a process called … more

Sentencing Guidelines: Fair Sentences or a Denial of Trial by Jury?
In the 1980s, it became apparent to those in the U.S. government that there were wide sentencing disparities in the United States federal court system. Defendants who were convicted of very similar crimes were receiving wildly different sentences. Accordingly, a movement began to develop federal sentencing guidelines. In addition to providing equitable sentences around the … more
What Comes Next After the Arrest?
Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime? The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime. Grand Jury … more

Subpoena
This form should be used by the defendant's attorney to demand an individual's appearance at a trial, for a deposition, to subpoena documents, … more
Certificate of Service
This form should be used to certify with the court that the listed documents was mailed, faxed, emailed or delivered to the named individual(s).
Motion for Production
This form should be used by either the defendant or prosecution, to request that the court orders the other party to produce for inspection or copy … more
Motion to Compel Discovery
This form should be used by either the defendant or prosecution, to request that the court order the defendant/prosecution to produce the evidence, … more