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The NCDD, Summer Programs at Harvard Law School, was created in 1995. That year, David was the only New Mexico attorney (and one of only 60 nationwide) to be accepted.

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FAQs

• What happens when I'm stopped for a DUI?
• Should I agree to take the field sobriety tests?
• Should I agree to take the breath test?
• What should I do if I have been arrested for DUI?
• What is the difference between my MVD case and my criminal case?
• What Happens in the Criminal Case?
• What Happens in the MVD Case?
• When Will I Get My MVD Hearing?
• What are the Penalties for DUI?
• What are the Implications in the MVD Case?
• Can I Still Drive?
• What If I Have a Suspended License?
• What is a Limited License?
• What is Vehicle Forfeiture?
• What are DUI Child Abuse Charges?
• What is Homicide by Vehicle and Great Bodily Injury?
• I had two alcohol offenses when I was younger. What will happen to my license if I have a third conviction?
• After I got arrested, my license was taken from me. Can I get it back?
• I lost my New Mexico license. May I obtain a license in another state?
• If I obtain an international driver's license, may I drive in New Mexico, even though my New Mexico license is revoked?
• What if I burped within twenty minutes of blowing?
• Will I be able to get my case dismissed because I was not read my rights?
• If I am convicted or plead guilty, will I be required to have an ignition interlock device placed on my car?
• What will happen if I do not complete the classes or community service ordered by the Court?
• What are the Speed Limits in New Mexico?
• How are Speed Limits Enforced?
• How Can Tickets be Paid?
• Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
• When is a Jury Trial Allowed?
• What is a Member Nonresident Compact?
• What is a Member Driver License Compact?
• When and Where do I File Accident Reports?
• What are the Resident Insurance Requirements?
• Is There Anything Unique in New Mexico?

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Mr. Serna frequently receives unsolicited letters from grateful clients and their families. Every case is different and past success is not a predictor of future outcomes. What follows are excerpts from a few of the more recent letters Mr. Serna has received. While the identities of those making the following comments remain confidential, all of the original letters are kept on file.

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Our office is located at 725 Lomas Blvd. NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is very conveniently located just three blocks from the intersection of 4th Street and Lomas Blvd. where three new courthouses are located. The United States District Court where federal criminal cases are tried, the Second Judicial District Courthouse where felony criminal cases are tried, and the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court where misdemeanor criminal cases are tried, are all just down the street from our office within a couple of minutes walking distance.