EPISODE · Jan 13, 2022 · 11 MIN
Can a Reserve Officer Make a Traffic Stop in New Mexico? State v Sommer Analysis
from The Tactical In-Service · host Erik Scramlin
In New Mexico, can a reserve officer or any non commissioned, salaried peace officer conduct a Terry stop under New Mexico's Constitution? The NM Supreme Court addressed the issue in State v. Sommer Wright.See State v. Sommer Wright: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsc/en/item/518900/index.doNeed legal training? Find out more about my New Mexico DPS approved courses @ TacticalAttorney.comWatch the Episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/754kEUq2GckSIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER TO STAY UP ON CHANGES IN THE LAW HERE: https://www.subscribepage.com/tacticalattorney_copyErik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and currently serves as the Senior Attorney Instructor at Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at https://tacticalattorney.comDISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.
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In New Mexico, can a reserve officer or any non commissioned, salaried peace officer conduct a Terry stop under New Mexico's Constitution? The NM Supreme Court addressed the issue in State v. Sommer Wright.See State v. Sommer Wright: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsc/en/item/518900/index.doNeed legal training? Find out more about my New Mexico DPS approved courses @ TacticalAttorney.comWatch the Episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/754kEUq2GckSIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER TO STAY UP ON CHANGES IN THE LAW HERE: https://www.subscribepage.com/tacticalattorney_copyErik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and currently serves as the Senior Attorney Instructor at Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Courses and contact information available at https://tacticalattorney.comDISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.
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