A 22-year-old man has filed a federal lawsuit against a southeastern New Mexico county after his attorney says the man was kept in county jail for 21 days without pending charges against him. It turns out that the case against this young man had been dismissed prior to his wrongful arrest and imprisonment. In the […]
Archives for August 2013
Criminal sentencing reform
Attorney General Holder has announce that he intends to take steps to reduce the number of people serving time in prison for drug offenses. This move is long overdue. Criminal Defense Lawyers have been requesting that the law regarding sentencing of criminal defendants allow for more leniency for many years. The United States imprisons hundreds […]
Alcohol safety at public events
New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers is voicing support for the possibility of selling beer and wine during sports events at the Las Cruces school’s Pan American Center. Mr. Carruthers says selling beer and wine at the center would be a good revenue-maker for NMSU and shouldn’t have a downside if handled appropriately. On […]
Assisted living facility / nursing home abuse
Many older people who are unable to live alone live in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Federal and State laws regulate nursing homes, reducing unsafe conditions for the residents. However assisted living facilities are largely unregulated. Diane Rehm recently discussed this issue on her radio program. Tragically, intentional and negligent abuse occurs against the […]
Dona Ana County Detention Center
An inmate at the Dona Ana County Detention Center attempted suicide by using part of his clothing and a hook in his cell, reported the Las Cruces Sun-News. Jail can be a volatile place. Many people in jail suffer from mental illness like depression and addiction. And the jail has the legal responsibility to take […]