Lauren Baldwin

Attorney · New Mexico School of Law

Lauren Baldwin has been licensed as an attorney in New Mexico for more than 20 years. She has extensive experience as a litigator and appellate practitioner in criminal and family law (including adoptions). She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Articles by Lauren Baldwin

Can You Be Convicted of Rape If You Previously Had Consensual Sex?
Prior sexual history is not consent. This article explains the legal standard, how these cases are prosecuted, and what rape shield laws mean for defendants and victims.
Vehicular Assault
Wondering if a serious car accident could become a felony vehicular assault case? This article explains key legal terms, typical penalties, how DUI and hit-and-runs change the stakes, and what to expect if you're charged.
Using a Gun for Self-Defense: Laws and Consequences
Carrying a gun for protection raises hard questions: when can you legally shoot, what happens after, and could you still be charged? Learn about key self-defense provisions in the law.
Statutory Rape Laws and Charges
Statutory rape offenses are strict liability offenses that can result in a felony conviction and prison time, even if a defendant genuinely didn't know the partner was younger than the age of consent. Learn how statutory rape laws work.
Misdemeanor Assault Laws: Crimes and Penalties
A conviction for misdemeanor or simple assault can have serious immediate and long-term consequences that go beyond jail time.
Entrapment as a Defense to a Criminal Charge
Understand how the defense of entrapment works, including examples of police entrapment and what the defendant needs to prove.
Suing for Damages: Malicious Prosecution in a Criminal Case
A malicious criminal prosecution happens when someone files baseless criminal charges against a defendant for an improper purpose, such as harassing them or ruining their reputation. Defendants can potentially sue prosecutors and law enforcement in civil court for malicious prosecution and ask for financial
Revenge Porn in Illinois
Learn about the crimes and penalties for nonconsensual distribution of private or digitally altered sexual images in Illinois.
Criminal Simulation and Forgery Laws in Tennessee
Forgery and criminal simulation are felonies in Tennessee. Learn how selling purses with forged designer labels or trying to pass off counterfeit bills can land you behind bars.
Sexual Misconduct Laws, Charges, and Defenses
Sexual misconduct is a broad term that encompasses any inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. It can lead to criminal charges or other consequences.
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