New Mexico Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are The Implications In The Mvd Case?
  A: The MVD civil hearing process is separate from the criminal court proceeding. You can win one case and lose the other. If you refuse to take a breath or blood test as … More
• Q: Can I Still Drive?
  A: If you timely requested a MVD Revocation hearing, you can drive until a decision is made by the MVD hearing officer at your MVD hearing, assuming your license was … More
• Q: What If I Have A Suspended License?
  A: If your driving record with the New Mexico MVD has 12 points or more, you have failed to appear in court, failed to complete requirements on citations, or failed to … More
• Q: What Is A Limited License?
  A: In New Mexico you can receive a limited license, also referred to as a work or school permit, if your license was suspended for having too many points on it. Also if … More
• Q: What Is Vehicle Forfeiture?
  A: Your automobile may be forfeited to the city, state or federal government if you are charged with transportation of illegal drugs or if you are arrested for D.W.I. and … More
• Q: What Are Dui Child Abuse Charges?
  A: You may be charged with Child Abuse if you arrested for D.W.I. wile you have a minor child in your vehicle. The law provides that if you knowingly, intentionally or … More
• Q: What Is Homicide By Vehicle And Great Bodily Injury?
  A: The New Mexico law also has a provision called Homicide by Vehicle and Great Bodily Injury by Vehicle. If you are D.W.I. and you kill someone or cause them great … More
• Q: I Had Two Alcohol Offenses When I Was Younger. What Will Happen To My License If I Have A Third Conviction?
  A: It depends what you alcohol offenses were and how they were disposed. The courts cannot use juvenile convictions against you as a adult. However, MVD can and will use … More
• Q: After I Got Arrested, My License Was Taken From Me. Can I Get It Back?
  A: The arresting officer was acting correctly under New Mexico law. You could try to go to MVD and immediately request a new license. But if you do this, DO NOT REQUEST … More
• Q: I Lost My New Mexico License. May I Obtain A License In Another State?
  A: Whether or not you can obtain a license in another state is up to that other state. Many states will communicate between their MVD agencies and punish you with the … More
• Q: If I Obtain An International Driver's License, May I Drive In New Mexico, Even Though My New Mexico License Is Revoked?
  A: No. If you have a valid driver's license from anywhere, you can drive, but not in New Mexico because your "privilege" to drive in New Mexico is revoked.