Albuquerque DWI Attorneys
Arrested for Drunk Driving in Albuquerque?
Law enforcement are always on the lookout for drunk drivers and are quick to arrest anyone they assume to be operating a vehicle under the influence. It is important that if you have been arrested for a DUI or a DWI that you contact an Albuquerque criminal defense lawyer from The Romero Law Firm, P.A. right away!
License Revocation
In New Mexico, the law requires that any person found to be operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher be immediately taken under police custody and their license be revoked on the spot. New Mexico is an implied-consent state, which means that any individual who refuses a blood or breath test when asked to comply, regardless if they are actually intoxicated or not, will lose their license until they request a hearing with the Motor Vehicle Division within 90 days of the license revocation.
Common Mistakes During a DWI Investigation
New Mexico law does not tolerate drinking and driving, and the penalties reflect that. You can also be convicted of DWI if the law enforcement officer can prove that your ability to drive was impaired by drugs or alcohol, even if your test results were below the legal limit. Some of the biggest mistakes a suspect can make in a DWI case are:
- Talking to the officers without a lawyer there: exercise your right to remain silent until speaking with an attorney.
- Refusing a breath or blood test: there is an implied consent law in New Mexico that requires you to take the chemical test
- Missing court appearances: always be on time for court dates, you can be arrested if you do not show up
- Not hiring an experienced DWI lawyer: you need an attorney who knows the process and who understands all the various laws involved.
Defending Your Rights
It is important that if you have been accused of a DUI or DWI that you contact an Albuquerque DWI attorney from The Romero Law Firm, P.A. immediately. First-time offenders may face up to 90 days in jail, an ignition interlock device installed into their car for up to one year, community service and mandatory fines and alcohol awareness programs. With each consecutive offense thereafter the penalties will increase significantly. When you work with our team, we will fight for you to receive a charge dismissal or reduction and will help defend you against harsh New Mexico DWI laws.
Police and law personnel take DWI seriously — so should you. Contact the team today to secure hard-hitting legal representation and schedule your free case evaluation now!
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Are You Charged With Drunk Driving?Ger aggressive DWI/DUI defense and fight to keep your license! We also handle vehicle seizures.
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Hear From Our Happy Clients
At The Romero Law Firm, P.A., your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"We will always be grateful"We will always be grateful- Juanita R.
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"Mr. Romero, Thank you so much for your representation of our son"Mr. Romero, Thank you so much for your representation of our son…. You helped us through the extremely emotional process of trial and from your representation our son was found not delinquent of all charges. You did such a wonderful job.- Stacey S
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"You are a tremendous lawyer."I can't thank you enough for saving my son's life. You are a tremendous lawyer. All I can say is you've earned your spot in heaven and you will always have our best wishes.- M.G.
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"I cannot say enough thanks for what you have done for me."Dear Roman, I would like to express my appreciation to you and your assistant Phillip for your patience and great work in the last three months. Thanks for your sense of humor at difficult times. I cannot say enough thanks for what you have done for me.- X. Dong
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"I really saw how much of a difference a good lawyer makes."Thank you very much for representing me in my case. After being represented by two other lawyers prior to you, I really saw how much of a difference a good lawyer makes. I will recommend you to anyone that I hear needs help.- D. Gallegos
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Sr. Roman Romero, me da mucho gusto saludarlo por este medio para informarle todo mi agradecimiento por su atención al caso mio, personalmente creo que usted es una persona usada por Dios para ayudar a las personas y que le dio un corazón bueno y misericordioso con el que se encarga de hacer un trabajo excelente, Dios bendiga su vida y a toda su familia, también a todos los que trabajan con usted.- A. G.
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"I was told that you were a pit bull in trial, and that's exactly what you were from beginning to end."Mr. Romero, I am so happy I had you in my corner. I was told that you were a pit bull in trial, and that's exactly what you were from beginning to end. I'm convinced that no one else in the world could have gotten that case dismissed for me. Many thanks.- V. Villa
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"We will forever be thankful!"We both truly appreciate your professionalism and hard work in settling our case. We will forever be thankful!- C. Gracia