Criminal Defense

Collins & Collins, P.C. handles a variety of criminal defense matters. We handle both misdemeanor and felony cases in Federal, State, Magistrate and Metropolitan Courts. Our criminal defense practice includes domestic violence, drug related offenses including possession, trafficking and conspiracy, violent crime such as assault, battery, and murder, white collar crime such as embezzlement and fraud, and property crime including burglary and larceny. In addition, we handle a variety of DUI/DWI and related offenses such as reckless driving, careless driving, or driving on a revoked license.

Criminal Defense

• Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
• Appeals
• Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
• Environmental Violations
• Felonies
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Juvenile Crimes
• False Identification
• Truancy
• Misdemeanors
• Parole
• Probation
• Perjury
• Plea Negotiation
• Search & Seizure
• Victims' Rights

Automotive

• DUI
• Felony Auto Accidents
• Parking Tickets & Towing
• Traffic - Moving Violations
• Open Container
• Driving with a Suspended License
• Driving without a License
• DWI

Drugs

• Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
• Drug Possession
• Intent to Distribute Drugs
• Intent to Sell Drugs
• Medical Marijuana

Firearms & Weapons

• Constitutional Rights Defense
• Illegal Possession or Transportation
• Other Weapons & Devices

Property Crimes

• Arson
• Burglary
• Embezzlement
• Larceny
• Shoplifting
• Theft
• Trespass
• Vandalism

Sex Crimes

• Abduction
• Child Abuse
• Child Pornography
• Indecent Exposure
• Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
• Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Stalking
• Trafficking in Women

Violent Crimes

• Assault & Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Extortion
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Robbery

NM,
Bar Number: 6736

New Mexico, Texas, and U.S. District Court (District of New Mexico).

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, New Mexico Trials Lawyers Association, Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico, Trial Practice Section of the State Bar of New Mexico, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the State Bar of New Mexico, and Co-Chair Conflict Literacy Education in the Schools Sub-Committee of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the State Bar of New Mexico.

I attend continuing legal education seminars. Most of these are related to Criminal Defense and Litigation. However, I have taken courses on Negotiation, which I really enjoy. I have also taught a couple of continuing education seminars on the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions.

A recent case involved a young immigrant from Mexico. Though he had been in the United States since he was 3 years old, his parents had never obtained citizenship for him. He was charged with possession of cocaine, which was a relatively minor offense. However, he had a prior drug charge which made a plea to a non-drug related offense off the table for the district attorney. He could not afford to be convicted of a drug offense. Drug convictions of any kind, other than a first time marijuana offense of less than 30 grams carries deportation penalties. The immigration consequences are typically far more severe than the criminal penalties. We fought this very hard from pre-indictment through dismissal.

In addition, we discovered that our client's father had become a citizen years earlier, which made our client eligible for citizenship. We put him in touch with an immigration attorney who is now working with him toward citizenship. Things appear to be on track and if he is ever in this position again, his options will not be limited by the risk of deportation due to a drug conviction.

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New Mexico and Texas

Collins & Collins, P.C. represents clients in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce and family law. I focus my practice on criminal defense and personal injury and Alysan Boothe Collins focuses almost exclusively on personal injury. Sarah Armstrong focuses on family law and divorce.

Collins & Collins, P.C. was established in 2001 as Parrish Collins, Attorney at Law. In 2003, Alysan Boothe Collins joined Collins & Collins, P.C. after practicing in insurance defense for 10 years. Sarah Armstrong has been working with Collins & Collins, P.C. as Of-Counsel since 2007.

I have had my own law practice since 2001. The firm began as Parrish Collins, Attorney at Law. In 2003, my wife joined me as a partner and the firm became and remains Collins & Collins, P.C.. Prior to this time, I worked with New Mexico Public Defenders Office. Before that, I worked with a general practice law firm in Albuquerque. I began my career out of law school as an oil and gas attorney with Exxon in Houston, Texas. Throughout this, I owned a nightclub, promoted concerts, and taught college at the University of New Mexico.

Kelly Vincioni

(505) 242-5968

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Collins & Collins, P.C. has flat fee services in criminal matters. The flat fee is dependent on the seriousness of the crime and the complexity of the defense. For example, a simple DWI first offense would typically costs around $2,500. Our flat fees for felony offenses begin at $4,000. Collins & Collins, P.C. will often structure the fee with flat fees for different stages of the defense from pre-indictment, to plea, and finally to trial. Collins & Collins, P.C. believes that this is the fairest approach for our clients since cases often are resolved pre-prosecution or through a plea. Naturally, the flat fees increase as trial is anticipated. Collins & Collins, P.C. provides a fee agreement prior to commencement of any representation that outlines specifically our fees and charges, along with the scope of our representation. Our clients fully understand these fees prior to entering the attorney-client relationship so that there are no billing surprises during the representation.

Though most of my criminal cases are on a flat fee basis, my hourly rate is $225. The hourly rate comes into play only when there are legal services that become necessary beyond the scope of the original representation, such as addressing warrants for failure to appear, violations of conditions of release or probation violations. These too are spelled out in the fee agreement.

We offer free initial consultations for the purposes of determining the rights and obligations of the client and their particular circumstances. The length of the consultation varies according to the circumstances, but generally takes no more than 20 minutes unless the case is particularly complex.

For criminal cases, we charge flat fees based upon the seriousness of the charges and the complexity of the defense. In addition, we often require payment in advance for all expert witness fees associated with the defense. In criminal cases, we typically require one-half down with monthly installments.