LAWYER: Corrupt Cops in New Mexico Investigated by FBI 

The FBI took a decade to figure this out?! Oh, please. There's no such thing as an ethical prosecutor.

Funny, corrupt cops investigating corrupt cops, how does that work?

The Blue Line Cartel is worse then the Mexican Cartel.

"Reassigned" and "administrative leave," topped off with "resigned." This is utter bullshyte. Why are these people never punished? All of them should have been outright fired AND THEN tried and sent to prison. And "the courts" DO NOT equate with "civilian oversight." The courts in this country continue to garner "power" unto themselves. It must stop.

“Few corrupt?” These days, with all the documented evidence available, I assume any cop that I see IS corrupt.

Resignation while under investigation needs to be treated the same as a no contest plea.

Now the police officers need to be investigated for under table, payoffs, and not paying income taxes on that money, federal to me

All the officers resigned so nothing would be on their record. So they can work as cops in another city... at least until the FBI get around to actually doing something with this case.

The Proscuter should be delighted that over 150 DWI cases were fraudulent. Another words, Innocent People set free. Doesn't sound like he's for justice.

97% of cops give the rest a bad name

As a long-service police officer, I have had people ask me if I have ever received a bribe. I used to laugh at the question because the idea is so outlandish. But this is pretty ugly. Also, it is a common thing for federal agencies to investigate for years and years, they are very patient and careful. Unfortunately, it means they allowed this to go on for way too damn long.

How many times did the prosecutor go forward against citizens that passed the breathalyzer test?

Resigning to not have to talk to IA?...is fine.... resigning to avoid prosecution? Shouldn't even be on the table. Break the law...go to jail...period. We see cops get off "Scott free" way to often by just resigning....many even just get rehired somewhere else as law enforcement officers.

So when are these cops and court officials getting charged for their crimes and corruption?

"You have no idea if it's one of the few corrupt cops." Very generous there.

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One of my in-laws was an APD SWAT sniper. When a new mayor forced APD to stop sending SWAT to "self-deletion" attempts as part of the DOJ thing, he quit the force in protest. This caused a rift in the family as half of us realized he was a psychopath who wanted to shoot innocent people and the other half "backed the blue." A Boomer uncle on that side of the family was an APD cop for 20 years and only drew his gun on a suspect twice in his entire career, and one of them was when a suspect ran away, the uncle drew his gun, paused, then holstered it and gave chase. He'd tell the story in a kind of embarrassed way, saying "What was I going to do, shoot him for running?" The culture of APD, like most police forces in the U.S., changed after 9/11, becoming more and more militant. My theory is that because the government started supplying cops with military equipment after that, and there was a war going on, all the people who wanted to play with cool toys but lacked the discipline, courage, and/or commitment to join the military became cops instead.

They better call Saul.

Lol😂one corrupt agency sent to investigate another corrupt agency!!

Swat get called for jaywalking in Albuquerque...... the County coroner and the jail guards will keep their mouths shut...

On an unrelated note, thank you for bringing class with the self-tie bowtie.

I typically just assume they’re corrupt, then I’m never let down.

Prosecutor: ”it makes me sick to my stomach that I had to follow professional ethics and dismiss the fake charges". Actual quote. Until we exercise our 2a rights and organize, nothing will change.

The only reason the FBI investigated is they don't like competition!

I want to thank you for the advice of not talking to police. It has helped me immensely. I had them pounding on my door and windows at midnight at 4pm you name it. I refuse to answer. After 8 months of this I think they gave up.

IT MAKES ME SICK TO MY STOMACH TO DISMISS ALL THESE CASES WHERE CLEAR FRAUD AND COORRUPTION WAS EVIDENT IN THESE INNOCENT PEOPLE'S CASES - One of the most screwed up things I've ever seen.

Not a surprise. We moved from Santa Fe to Northern Colorado, twenty four years ago, basically because my husband wasn't willing to be corrupt. (I actually didn't find out that was the real reason until a year later but thought it was especially lucky that we managed to sell our house and move within 30 days of even talking about it.🤔)

"some officers..." need to find their proper place inside the jail cells.

10 years of investigation!? At that point they are complicit as well!

I'm going to start sharing your content as a Thank You.

it makes the da sick. because he had to let people go. who were falsely charged. but he is ok with all the corrupt officers. i think he is very corrupt, they should be looking at him to.

Dwi unit's and checkpoints need to be banned

The only guarantee to ever accept from a lawyer, "I guarantee to fight for a fair trial."

This is just the tip of the iceberg! APD's chief, Harlod Medina recently fled a crime scene and t-boned an innocent driver in an old Mustang. The former BSCO sheriff purchased automatic weapons "for the department department" but now they are nowhere to be found!

Ya literally got a speeding ticket in that town while traveling for the eclipse. 35 in a 35. Explain that one too me

End Qualified Immunity it started in 1982. We had cops before Qualified Immunity, we will have cops after it ends.

The whole department knows about corruption....so.... They are all dirty! They allowed it so are also guilty. You are known by the company you keep

If this ever ends up in court and there are guilty verdicts. I guarantee the only one that will end up with a proper prison sentence is the lawyer. The cops will get their usual " plea deal" only afforded to law enforcement.

Anyone want to bet those officers will be hired by another department before I finish watching this video?

They always forget to mention that refusing the roadside tests will likely result in an arrest, ride to the jail and getting your car towed.

Corrupt cops investigate corrupt cops.

Decade..? It took ten years? Damn. Get it together, guys

Tell me again how it's just a few bad cops giving the rest a bad reputation 😒

Mr. FLUSCHE is GREAT. Love his videos. But completely separate from his story and comments, and he has not control over this. Don't forget APD put these officers on Administrative Leave. THAT's PAID LEAVE, to SIT AND HOME AND DO NOTHING STILL GET PAID. WE ARE PAYING THESE CROOKS, THE TRAITORS TO THE CONSTITUTION FOR GETTING CAUGHT.

Uncle Bob gets pulled over by one of Oklahoma's finest. Officer: Do you know why I pulled you over today sir? Uncle Bob: On advice of my (You Tube) lawyer, I decline to answer any questions. Officer: Who is your (You Tube) lawyer? Uncle Bob: On advice of my (You Tube) lawyer, I decline to answer any questions. Officer: Dispatch, we got another of these lunatics watching Andrew Flusche Attorney videos again. Dispatch: That's the twelfth one today. Officer: SMMFH

👍good. we need to keep the standards of government up to par by calling out their ethics.

Time Limits for all Government Employees, public Service is not a Career and should be given a 6 year limit, politicians must have TERM LIMITS because we can't trust long term employees!

We had a problem in Georgia where people were getting DUI marijauna charges who were completely sober. They tried to cover it up, but eventually the media did a story on it.

And don’t forget kids, in many (if not most) states, they can just claim qualified immunity and get away with anything.

Are their names on the Brady list?

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So fbi has been watching apd since a few months after breaking bad ended 🤔 Were the whistle-blowers inspired?

FBI is slower than molasses in the winter on a 1% grade. Since 2012.

How do the police officers benefit by recommending the defense attorney?

How long did they think this would go on for? People are going to notice blatant corruption.

I submit that this type of corruption is quite common in every state of the union. Power corrupts. And police in America have far more power than they should have.

This is clearly Racketeering.

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lol New Mexico cops are acting like Old Mexico cops.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely

APD should have NEVER been involved in the investigation...

You said to not take the sobriety tests because they're designed to put you in handcuffs but won't you be in handcuffs anyway if you refuse?

"So how could this corruption be happening in the first place?". Because it's a US police force lmao, did you even need to ask? 😂

If you keep digging, you'll find that 2012 was not the first time APD was investigated by FBI/DOJ. When I was at UNML, 78-81, they were under investgation for corruption and EUF. When I quit practicing and moved, in the late 80's, they were being investigated again. Since then, I've seen some YT videos of their EUF, particularly when it involves developmentally disabled people, and mental health situations. The problem seems to be intrinsic and unfixable. 😐

why is nobody talking about how the ATTORNEY IS STILL PRACTICING LAW CURRENTLY

That was just a little corruption, I know of a case from Germany in which police officers stole and sold hard child P...., but the worst thing about it is that these police officers are still on duty

The fbi was investigating for the last decade--What was the rush---assigned to the snail unit--from 2012 to 2024--Like they say the fbi is right on top of the crime--ZZZZZZZZZZZ--good night?

After I survived my 2002 Lorain County, Ohio shooting it was covered up. The DA became US Attorney and then Federal Magistrate quickly afterwards in Cleveland. FBI 🔎needs to indict the violent Political Mechanics in Ohio.

DEFUND THE POLICE!!!

All along the Southern border, people in general, and cops in particular, are either active gang members or affiliated with gangs. And, I'm not talking about "the thin blue line". I'm talking about initiated GANG MEMBERS. That is the culture of the Hispanic Southwest and Federal oversight isn't going to change that.

I wish I had all of the money I paid (adjusted for inflation) getting tickets fixed back in 70’s and 80’s. I would be getting tickets in a red Lambo, instead of a white Silverado. Besides, I would rather my money go to a connected lawyer, off the books, rather than a corrupt local govt with records and cages.

ABQ PD was under DOJ review for over a decade because of excessive force issues. Common cop stuff, beat the crap out of folks for jaywalking and the like. Past mayor made an agreement with the FBI to allow the review in exchange for letting them 'get well'. Or some crap like that. Use of force, technically, went down. But they really just called in the Sherriff's department when folks needed a good ol' beatdown. so, I don't think the decade they're referring to was actually 'under investigation' for that time.

This type of charge should cost NO MORE than 5000, that up charge was the cops cut for sure 100% there’s no reason a DUI should cost nearly 9000 to defend u. I racked up some charges and looked up top notch lawyers in this field and 5000 was the max I was seeing and got what I paid for. They were right to be suspicious of this lawyer and these cops

Why did they still have jobs? They need to have no PENSIONS. Money should go back to the taxpayers! All involved should be without jobs. Why did this take a decade?

apd needs cleaned out

The New Mexico BAT symbol for DWI is due to the "Breath Alcohol Testing" ha ha. Random factoid.😁

In MD... "If you refuse to take a test to determine your blood alcohol or drug concentration, or take a test and fail it, the police officer will confiscate your driver’s license (Maryland drivers only), issue a paper temporary license and prepare a case for the Maryland MVA file.". And you loose your ID🤷

Corruption in New Mexico? Say it isn't so. This state gives third world dictatorships seem civilized. New Mexico should be avoided by everyone.

Mr. Flusche, had a random question I wanted to ask your opinion on, unrelated to this video. (I don't know how I could feasibly ask you this question besides leaving a comment). If you don't mind, what would your opinion be upon having a secure, locked door on a walled off front porch. Would it be secure from police entry by basis of it being locked, even though it would be considered curtilage and not the interior of your domicile?

When I lived in California, my driver’s Ed class specifically mentioned that refusing to take a test was grounds for the officer to confiscate your license. It was a condition of having the license in the first place. I have since moved from CA, and I don’t know if the state legislature has changed this rule since the late 80s. I’ve always wondered what it means if an officer keeps your physical license. You’re supposed to have it on your person when driving, but that normally gets you a warning at best. But they don’t necessarily charge you with a crime. One time, my sister was drunk in a parked car. The officer claimed she was driving it, so arrested the lot of them. He had them dead to rights for a minor in possession of alcohol. They grabbed the information from some passers by, and his report claims the three passers by saw the drunk girls about to drive. Which was a lie. One of the “witnesses” was military police from the nearby military base. He claims that the first time he saw the girls was AFTER they had been arrested, cuffed. And were sitting in the back seat of the police car. The officer kept my sister’s license. The rule is that if you go to court, and are acquitted, you get your license back. So we took all of our evidence to her court hearing, and the judge dismissed the case when it was clear the officer had lied. But a dismissal is not an acquittal, so… my sister could not legally drive until she went to another state. She was being truthful when she answered “Have you ever been convicted of a moving violation?” And she truthfully answered ‘no’.

Albuquerque NM has had corrupt cops for a long time. In 2002 When I passed through and stopped to get food After i got out of the restaurant I was accused of doing 125mph in a 60mph by a cop who pulled up as I was getting in my truck. The manager of the restaurant is the one who saved me. He tried to tell the city cop I was in the restaurant for 45 mins and no way I was just seen going 125mph. I got cuffed and thankfully that manager called the state police. It wasn't 5 mins whole the city one illegly searched my truck that the state cop came up and got the info from him the manager then the city cop. The state cop came back and uncuffed me and ask if I wanted to press charges, but informed II would have come the court date so i said no. Then he said his assessment was a stock ford ranger 105mph max and the city cop was doing what was Known in Nm for a while as hit and switch. Hit radar on someone then if you cant get them lie and say it was a similar looking vehicle

At least this prosecutor has some ethics. Not all of them do. When I found out about what the police did to one of my employees, I spoke to the local prosecutor about it. He refused to do anything to make it right. The police arrested my employee for refusing to leave work while on the clock and made up a false charge of canning. A couple of days later, these same criminal cops forcibly evicted the employee and her boyfriend and arrested her again for staying at a local motel. All because they did not like her hairstyle. (Shaved on one side.) In this case the cops, DA and judge are all criminals. Same town that killed a child for holding a Bible on a public sidewalk. Right after that false arrest is when the same cops set up a bomb threat to search my business and set up a blacked-out police car at night to kill us. Yes, absolutely true criminals and there is no crime they won't commit.

I recently saw a video for a strategy to get through a DWI unscathed. Drivers would hang a plastic bag with all their documents out the window, keep that shut and don’t say a single word. That video dates back several years. Is that (still) a thing?

Went to court with my son they have now a second case running concurrently asking for 1000 dollars- that’s extortion! They are making up fake cases to embroil people in the legal system and threaten with jail time!

Why didn't you question the utility of your own class? You write laws on behalf of your private clients. You are the problem, not the police.

I live in Albuquerque and have for 20 years now. The time around 2012 or so, it seemed like the cops were killing somebody at least once a week if not twice a week. The body cam video of one killing really bothers me. The dude has his hands up and turns around to secure his dog and they shoot him in the back

Who are they hiring clearly bad practices bad processes lack of judicial oversight and clearly lack of admin control.

It would be impetuous to think this is only happening in one city or one state. “Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

In Indiana if you refuse the dui tests your license is AUTOMATICALLY suspended for a year Weather you are drunk or not

Catch 22: You live in a jurisdiction where two party consent to record is required, but you have corrupt officials who may issue verbal threats. You will never be able to prove they issued those threats without recording and they will get away with coercion and those threats could be against other officials whose actions impact lives. What does one do?

in many states, FST refusals are automatic DL loss, that needs to go. FST are all subjective and PBTs are not caliberated.

Cmon we all know that the judge was getting a kick back just say it bow tie lying man.

Somebody call up UFC Champ Jon Jones. He has had some issues with the department

Chinatown coming from the West Coast. How has the Police Chief escaped consequences?

If the investigation began in 2012 then it was forced by someone. They can delay the trial until they van safely dismiss it. #PoliceCorruption

That is the most laughable logo I've ever seen. More important, at what school did the "artist" study?

Really good Andrew, thank you! Otherwise I’ll keep my mouth shut 😊

Who rats themselves out?? The driver who ratted ended up getting the DWI lmao

If a govt in NM is involved, assuming corruption of some sort on all levels is not off base. I watch it happening here every day,

Here in South Africa, most of our cops are corrupt and it seems like their whole job is to extort motorists. I didn't think it was a problem outside of Africa.