Blog Posts in July, 2009
Posted on Jul 28, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
Many people don't understand the difference between pleas of guilty, not guilty and no contest, and the misunderstandings are compounded when the burden of proof is considered in the same factual ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
There are three ways the State can charge anyone with driving while intoxicated: per se (a breath alcohol content of.08), impaired by the slightest degree (impaired due to the consumption of alcohol ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
It is a prosecutor's duty to ensure that a criminal defendant has a fair trial. It is a prosecutor's duty, under the rules of professional responsibility, to do justice. Recently, I ...
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Posted on Jul 16, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
I was in district court and was able to catch the latter part of the pro boxer's arraignment hearing concerning the allegations of violating parole. The hearing was held before Judge Martinez in ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
Lots of clients ask the question: if the alleged victim does not want the case prosecuted, can they just dismiss the case? The problem is that the alleged victim is only a witness, and, since they are ...
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Posted on Jul 10, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
There has been much discussion about what the correct outcome of the Sims case should be. In Sims, the Court of Appeals relied upon prior precedent, ruling that one doesn’t have to be actually ...
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Posted on Jul 6, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
I hope everybody had a safe weekend for the fourth of July. I had a chance to spend lots of time with family and friends. It was a time to relax and catch up with relatives and take a break from the ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2009 By Roman R. Romero
Every Saturday from 1 p.m. till 2:30 p.m. is Family Art Workshops at The Albuquerque Museum. All supplies are provided with museum admission and is open to people of all ages. There are hands on art ...
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Posted on Jul 1, 2009 By The Romero Law Firm, P.A.
Welcome to the Blog for the Romero Law Firm, P.A. Have you been arrested for a criminal offense? You deserve representation! At the Romero Law Firm, P.A., we stand ready to defend you against any ...
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