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I am a senior citizen and was recently assaulted by a maintenance worker at my apartment complex. He pleaded guilty in court, received probation, and was ordered to stay away from me, only working on one side of the complex. Despite this, he continues to work here because his girlfriend is the... View More 
answered on Feb 15, 2025
I am sorry that you are going through this. It is very disappointing that this apartment complex that you pay money for is unwilling to keep you and your neighbors safe.
This man would be liable for an intentional tort by assaulting you. It appears it was already proven because he admitted... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2024
False imprisonment in New Mexico is a serious crime because it is a felony. A case involving false imprisonment and battery often comes down to an analysis of how credible and consistent the alleged victim has been. The defendant will want to figure out if there are any defense witnesses available,... View More
Warrant issued because the attorney or his office never contacted me letting me know nothing I have proof I notified his office on numerous occasions with not so much as a phone call back
answered on Dec 21, 2024
Hello. I am sorry that you were neglected by your attorney. You deserve more communication and better service from a lawyer. The answer to your question certainly depends on the severity and seriousness of the charge in question. I have seen, for example, cases where the defendant would try to... View More
I was talking to my kids mother and she told me she was a witnesses to a case of assault with a deadly weapon charge and it was the day before court so I didn't know she was a witnesses and was not on the witnesses list. For that court hearing. I was charged and jailed for it in court
answered on Dec 31, 2024
From your question, I am no sure exactly the scenario. There are some possible issues you raise: is the recording illegally obtained and therefore suppressible under the Constitution? Does the recording have inadmissible hearsay or statements that would violate the confrontation clause? Is the... View More
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