DUI/DWI Attorney, Las Cruces NM
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Constitutional Rights

CALL KELLY
Practiced in all courts in New Mexico. including Federal Court. Have represented all levels of crimes, including First Degree Felonies.
“Each of us has a natural right, from God, to defend his person, his liberty, and his property.” -Frédéric Bastiat

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""Kelly helped me when I got a DUI on NASA Rd. in Dona Ana. I felt the arrest was bad and the cops made a mistake. He filed one motion and the case was dismissed!" - Junior "Hash" Brown 

"I took an Ambien and woke up hours later in police cruiser. Kelly took my case when it seemed I had no defense. I felt so ashamed. Kelly turned in a motion and the charges were dismissed." - Whitey Pinkford


Mr O’Connell uses a trained Private Investigator, a former homicide and narcotics police officer, to investigate all serious cases.
DUI/DWI ATTORNEY
Driving under the influence (DUI) of intoxicating liquor or drugs is rightly considered “the new felony.” In New Mexico, it is illegal for those 21 years old or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher.
TRAFFIC/CDL ATTORNEY
Our firm handles numerous traffic and CDL cases each month. We specialize in obtaining dismissals for professional truckers who carry America’s cargo from sea to sea and across all 50 states
DOMESTIC/BATTERY ATTORNEY
“Domestic Violence” charges are considered a serious crime of violence which can immediately affect your 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms. Further, it can ruin your professional standing
By Henry Warner 04 Apr, 2018

A DUI/DWI conviction isn’t something anyone wants on their permanent record; however, if you’ve been arrested and have such charges pending against you, your best bet is to hire an attorney which specializes in these types of cases. In addition to knowing your rights, attorneys can also properly guide you on lesser charges, state penalties, max/min penalties, how to avoid jailtime, and possibly how to have the case thrown out entirely.

DWI/DUI attorneys are experts in their field –

Attorneys who handle these cases daily understand the laws inside-out. They can inform you on lesser pleas/agreements, how to avoid jailtime, illegal searches, illegal interrogation practices, illegal breathalyzers which were conducted at the scene, and more. Most laypeople, even those who are highly educated in their profession, aren’t aware of such laws. Attorneys are. They can provide you better insight about your options and guide you in making the best decisions possible when convicted.

Attorneys know how to get cases thrown out –

Again, attorneys who work with clients representing them in DUI/DWI cases day in and day out, know the law. They know how to have a case thrown out because of illegal police interrogation practices or using a breathalyzer test without informing the impaired driver they had a right to an attorney before agreeing to such tests. Attorneys know what evidence is admissible and what isn’t. If there is a loophole in the system, or a technical-issue in police questioning and evidence-gathering, most attorneys know how to have the charges dismissed against their clients.

Attorneys help expunge records –

Whether it is your 3rd offense and you run the risk of losing your license or having it suspended, or you are a minor who has a clean record otherwise, attorneys know how to keep information out, so your record stays as “clean” as possible. Attorneys will work plea deals to ensure repeat offenders do community service, rather than lose their license. If a minor was pulled over, and was only marginally over the limit, attorneys know how to have breathalyzer results thrown out, because of “faulty” equipment. If you run the risk of losing your license, having it suspended, possible jailtime, or hefty fines, a lawyer for DUI charges will work deals/bargains, to ensure the lowest possible sentencing is dealt to you, as a client.

Individual state laws –

State by state, DUI/DWI and over-the-limit laws change. A lawyer in your respective state understands this, and is familiar with the latest, most comprehensive laws in the state. If there is a way for them to minimize or have charges completely thrown out, for even the smallest technicality, they know how to do so. This is why you should look for the best DUI lawyer near me when running a search for top local professionals in their field.

You can defend yourself, and you can respond to police interrogation after a DUI/DWI arrest. But, this is going to result in heavier fines, possiblesuspension of your license, and possible jailtime and loss of driving privileges for certain individuals. An attorney will work for you, investigate police conduct, review arrest notes, and find discrepancies in police reports, to ensure the lowest sentencing for clients, if not having the case thrown out entirely.

By John Miller 11 Dec, 2016

No one really wants to talk about their last will and testament, but this is one legal issue you don’t want to leave unattended. After all, it could lead to a major rift in your family, one which you are not around to mend.

The importance of having a very clear will and testament takes on even greater magnitude if you have children from more than one marriage, if you have adopted children, and if you don’t have any children at all. Getting expert advice can save your loved ones heartache and grief at a time when they really need to focus on grieving and recovery.
By John Miller 11 Dec, 2016

An increasing number of people are turning to the internet for all sorts of advice. Fashion advice. Medical advice. Marriage advice.

Here are Premium Law, we certainly won’t dissuade you from getting fashion advice online, but we strongly recommend that you don’t turn to Google for legal advice. Because it could end up costing you a whole lot more than you expected.

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If you are here on this website you may be charged with a serious crime. These may be the darkest days in your life. But take heart. Despite being presently nervous and upset, all hope is not lost. We at O’Connell Law understand these feelings and are here to help you guide you successfully through this difficult time. We will organize an intelligent and robust defense. We can help you take your seeming disaster and turn it into resounding victory.

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