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Rick Mendez Sentenced in DWI Fraud Case | Albuquerque News
Rick Mendez is set to be sentenced on May 27, 2027, for his role in a DWI deception scheme in Albuquerque, where he helped paid-off officers skip court dates for drunk driving defendants. Mendez admitted his involvement nearly two years ago and worked as a paralegal for the scheme's mastermind, Thomas Clear III. He has been granted permission to leave the country for family matters before sentencing, while details regarding his potential punishment remain uncertain. Stay tuned for updates on
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