by Slate Stern | Sep 22, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slate's Law Blog, Wrongful Death
The laws governing criminal cases include many safeguards to prevent the state from imposing criminal penalties unjustly and punishing people excessively for their crimes. Therefore, defendants must be acquitted of crimes if there is reasonable doubt about their...
by Slate Stern | Sep 15, 2026 | Slate's Law Blog
The more you need something, the harder it is to get it. If you grew up poor, then you have always known that banks freely lend to rich people while charging you exorbitant sums to spend the money that you have already earned. If you did not, then you have recently...
by Slate Stern | Sep 8, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slate's Law Blog
Shortly after midnight on July 11, 2026, a side-by-side off-highway vehicle (OHV) rolled into a ravine in Rio Rancho, near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and 60th Street NW. First responders arrived at the scene around 2:00 in the morning and found that there...
by Slate Stern | Sep 1, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
New Mexico is one of the most affordable states in the southwestern United States, but people everywhere are feeling the pinch. Yes, rent is a lot less here than it is in even the least expensive parts of California, but the fact remains that some especially costly...
by Slate Stern | Aug 25, 2026 | Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
Behind the sweet-talking charm of insurance claims adjusters lie several ugly realities. At first, things seem simple. You call the insurance company to file your claim, you provide a brief description of the accident and your injuries, and the claims adjuster asks...
by Slate Stern | Aug 18, 2026 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Slate's Law Blog
A driver who drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs can face criminal charges for DWI. In the criminal case, the circumstances of how the driver became intoxicated usually do not matter. If you drank a gin and tonic at a party, but the party host poured more...
