Jason M. Alarid, Attorney at Law

02/21/2025

Dragan Ivetic, international lawyer for the people.

02/21/2025

12/02/2023

Attending 2023 ADC Conference on international criminal law in The Hague

07/11/2023

Though we always try to win a case outright, for assorted reasons, a client may have to plead to charges. As always, we conduct discovery, interview all participants, and turn over every stone, before we discuss with a client whether to plea. If a plea is taken, we do our best to mitigate all outcomes with a frank discussion on fines, any possibility of jail, expungements, and probation (to name a few). We always tell our clients the truth, even when we are not happy with a given result, but only by being truthful can we get the best outcome. We appreciate this five-star review, the kind words and especially the trust our client gives us in handling their case. Should you receive a New Mexico Department of Game and Fish citation/charges, be arrested or investigated, call for a free consultation at 505-247-9500.

★★★★★ "I have never needed or used an attorney before, but without a doubt Jason and Scott, are the finest defense attorneys anyone could ever ask for or hope to hire. They delivered better results than I ever dreamed possible. These guys are what everyone wants in a defense attorney: they...

06/15/2023

In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, we will be closed both Friday, June 16th, and Monday June 19th. Please utilize ride sharing or use a designated driver this weekend if you are going out. Should you be arrested, receive a citation, or wish to explore an expungement please do not hesitate to reach out when we return on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8am. We offer free consultations and call us at 505-247-9500.

06/07/2023

We work hard to meet our client's expectations, especially in trying to achieve the results they want in their cases, sometimes that is a dismissal and other times we can negotiate a resolution that meets the State's, ours, and our client's expectations. We also understand that our client does not live in a vacuum and has others depending on them and the outcome of their case. We are immensely proud to receive a review that we exceeded not only our client's expectations but those of his family. If you receive a citation, are criminally charged, or receive a summons please reach out for a free consultation at 505-247-9500.

★★★★★ "Jason and Scott far exceeded our expectations. We live out of state and they made this experience so easy. The results were far better than we could have imagined. This team was honest, hard working and responded quickly to calls and messages. We highly recommend thaws men and the w...

05/19/2023

When cannabis was legalized for recreational use, part of the act required the State to automatically expunge now legal activities, including possession of small amount of cannabis and possession of paraphernalia related to cannabis. The State had time to prepare to do the expungements. We had kept an eye on several clients that should have been expunged but there was no action leading us to believe, New Mexico Department of Public Safety was unlikely to complete the expungements in a reasonable amount of time. In early May of this year, we came across this article that confirmed our suspicions. The article, https://www.krqe.com/news/marijuana/cannabis-expungement-in-new-mexico-not-quite-automatic-for-everyone-after-new-law/ confirmed that only "simple" cannabis expungements would be conducted. Simple in this context meaning that was the only charge in the criminal citation or complaint. Unfortunately, that is rarely the case, and with this new legislation it is now up to the individual to petition the court to expunge the cannabis related charges from the rest of the case. While the expungement will still be granted, the process has become more complicated for the individual. We will keep an eye out for the portal that is being created for people to challenge the more complex cases. There are also other methods we can use to fully expunge certain cases. If you think you have a case eligible for expungement, please reach out at 505-247-9500 for a free consultation.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – While creating a recreational industry, New Mexico lawmakers also made strides in decriminalizing cannabis. A key part of that is expunging the criminal records of…

05/05/2023

Happy Cinco de Mayo! For those celebrating the festivities today please be aware that there will very likely be saturation patrols and/or checkpoints. Please use a designated driver or take a ride share. In Bernalillo County, Uber is offering a $10 discount. It’s good for two rides per person starting at 10 a.m. Friday morning and running through 2 a.m. on Monday. Use the code "CINCO23". Have a great weekend and we'll be back on Monday. If you have any issues, including arrest, receiving a New Mexico Department Game and Fish Citation, check eligibility for an expungement or otherwise have a criminal issue please call for a free consultation at 505-247-9500.

04/11/2023

We've been working hard on our New Mexico Game and Fish cases over the past year and this case was no exception. Though it took time and multiple layers of pre-trial interviews and motions, the State finally dropped all charges once we convinced that they would lose their case at a jury trial. We are humbled and proud, as always, to receive a five-star review and the trust of our client in helping them navigate this case. If you are arrested, charged with a crime or receive a citation, call for a free consultation at 505-247-9500.

★★★★★ "Mr. Alarid and Mr Hilty did an excellent job with my game and fish case, got my charges dropped, and kept me from even setting foot in a courtroom. I will highly recommend them to anyone charged by game and fish!!"

04/03/2023

Simply put, if you are charged with a crime by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish you need to call for a free consultation. We've handled many cases relating to unlawful hunting, guide or fishing cases. As always we appreciate kind words and the trust a client gives us in allowing us to handle their case. Call for a free consultation at 505-247-9500.

★★★★★ "Jason and Scott did exactly what they said they would do. They professionally had our charges dismissed and kept us up to date along the way. Very highly recommended!"