It is often assume or perhaps hoped that alimony automatically terminates upon the marriage of the recipient of the support. This is not necessarily the case. Spousal support may be ordered for a variety of purposes. It can be…

In a divorce, there is always the option for early mediation if the parties are amenable. In order to decide whether or not to mediate, it is important to know the basics of mediation in a divorce setting. It is equally important to know…

Parenting Plans set out all the essential terms of custody, time-sharing and child support following a divorce. There are many big issues such as custody and support. There are also smaller, though equally important, issues such as…

Conspiracy charges are very common in New Mexico. The word conspiracy sounds may suggest something very serious, sinister and complex but in actuality it is a fairly simple charge to derive in criminal cases involving multiple defendants. …

In the case of Missouri v. McNeely , the United States Supreme Court recently addressed the legality of a warrantless, non-consensual blood draw in a DWI investigation. More specifically, the Court addressed whether there could be a per se…

In New Mexico there are several laws that protect victims from domestic violence crimes. These laws set forth specific penalties for certain violent behaviors. Generally, under New Mexico law a crime may be considered a domestic violence…

As anticipated, last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order requiring more studies on the risks of transvaginal mesh by manufacturers. Transvaginal mesh - also referred to as vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh - has come under…

A recent report published by a California firm has concluded that many consumer products contain a form of asbestos called tremolite asbestos. Tremolite asbestos is a non-commercial form of asbestos and like all other types of asbestos,…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued documents recommending that birth control pills such as Yaz should contain additional warnings concerning the risk of blood clots. The FDA noted that patients and doctors should be…

By Mark Caruso, Attorney   I have neck pain and back pain after my New Mexico car accident... Who will pay for my injuries?   Will the insurance company for person who caused accident pay for my exam and treatment…

Caruso Law Offices offers discounted 29% percentage attorney fee  for all personal injury and wrongful death cases that settle prior to a lawsuit.   This  29% discounted fee  is unprecedented in New Mexico, and…

By: Mark Caruso Caruso Law Offices announces that Michael Morgan, the  personal injury  and  wrongful death  law firm's  spring/summer 2013 legal intern has passed the 2013 Texas Bar Exam!   Michael Morgan…

You may be in danger of personal liability should you or the business fail to comply with the regulations that pertain to your company's operations.  The following are some key criteria in maintaining limited liability standing. This list is…

Below is an article by Keith Findlay of Baca, Findlay, & Dziak, LLC. Keith handles a variety of legal issues, but focuses heavily in personal injury. If you've been injured, Keith is the right Albuquerque personal injury attorney to help…

Its been a while since I've posted any new articles, fortunately we've been busy at the law firm but here is an article written by my law partner, Keith Findlay: As a Albuquerque Criminal Defense Lawyer we are frequently asked what…

The Bad

The other day I received an intake from a person at a New Mexico correctional facility who claimed to have been beaten by one of the guards. The allegations are that the guard and he had a verbal dispute which escalated to the point where…

In a case decided on March 7, 2011, Skinner v. Switzer, the United States Supreme Court decided that prisoners can sue under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to compel law enforcement to test DNA samples in their possession relating to their criminal case.…