Albuquerque, New Mexico DWI / DUI cases can be prosecuted on one of two theories: either violation of New Mexico’s per se law by driving with a blood or breath alcohol content of .08% or higher, or by driving while impaired. Impairment, for purposes of New Mexico drunk driving (DWI) laws, can be proved by driving patterns, field sobriety test performance, and chemical test results. A skilled DWI defense lawyer will know how to deal with each type of evidence in a New Mexico drunk driving case. Thankfully, someone accused of drunk driving (charged with DWI) in New Mexico has the right to a trial to defend himself in a court of law.
New Mexico drunk drivers have been targeted through a program called Operation DWI. In the past, Operation DWI activities, which were conducted 6 times each year, consisted of 75 to 100 sobriety checkpoints during a two-week period. Each two-week period was accompanied by an extensive pre- and post-blitz public information campaign, including radio and television spots, public service announcements, and direct mailings. In addition, District Highway Engineers, in cooperation with the NM TSB, posted 250 roadside signs announcing the sobriety checkpoints. After each checkpoint was completed, NM TSB disseminated information on the impact of the high-visibility operations. Each of the saturation patrol activities has historically lasted about 10 days.
Surrounding Communities
- Alameda
- Bernalillo
- Corrales
- Rio Rancho
- San Jose
- Sandia Heights
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