Traffic Crimes
Facing harsh penalties or suspension?
Sound legal advice is built on years of training, hard work, and familiarity with legislation, precedent, and sound consideration. You'll find all that and more at Kelly O'Connell — Traffic Crime Attorney, Las Cruces, NM.
Career
Single Citation
At Risk
50 States
60-Day Window
Major Violations
NM Stat § 66-5-1
Your CDL is your paycheck. We protect it.
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.
We help you keep your most precious possession — your license to drive your big rig.
A CDL violation isn't a fine. It's a federal entry that follows you to every dispatcher, every load, every job interview.
Section 02
Serious CDL violations.
Two serious violations within three years triggers an automatic 60-day disqualification. Three triggers 120 days. Don't guess — call.
01
Speeding 15+ MPH Over
Counts as a serious CDL violation. Two within 3 years = 60-day disqualification.
02
Reckless or Erratic Driving
A single reckless charge can disqualify a CDL and trigger employer review.
03
Following Too Closely
Easy to charge, easy to mischaracterize — and counts as a serious violation.
04
Improper Lane Change
Often pretextual. Defensible with dashcam, witness, or scene evidence.
05
Texting While Driving CMV
Federal regulation. Can permanently scar a professional driver's record.
06
Violation Causing Fatality
Even a non-criminal traffic violation tied to a fatal crash triggers serious DOT consequences.
Section 03 · NM Residential License
You can lose your license without ever being arrested.
In the state of New Mexico, you can lose your driving privileges through the accumulation of points. You need to have your case reviewed for a legal defense — especially if you still have past driving violations on your record.
0 – 6 points
Clear
No action against your license.
7 – 10 points
Warning
MVD warning letter and potential probation review.
11 + points
Suspension
Automatic license suspension, with longer terms for higher totals.
Section 04 · Strategy
How we get traffic charges dismissed.
Most drivers — professional or otherwise — never realize how many angles a defense attorney can attack a citation from. Here's where the fight actually happens.
01
Stop & Detention
Was the initial stop supported by reasonable suspicion? If not, everything that follows is suppressed.
02
Equipment & Calibration
Radar, lidar, and breath devices require documented calibration. Gaps create dismissal motions.
03
Officer Availability
Subpoena practice and trial-setting strategy can resolve cases when key witnesses don't appear.
04
Negotiated Reduction
Where dismissal isn't realistic, reduction to a non-moving violation protects your record and CDL.
FAQ
Common traffic crime questions.
Every case is different. If your question isn't here, call for a free, confidential consultation.
Ask your question →
Contact
Don't pay that ticket. Call first.
Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. We'll review the citation, the stop, and your options — fast.
- +1-575-496-6359
- info@kellyolaw.com
- Las Cruces, New Mexico