Q: I am on Felony probation, is association with a Felon a charge or just a violation in the state of New Mexico
I've been dating this felon prior to becoming a felon myself
A: Associating with a felon is not a crime, but it is probably a condition of your probation that you not associate with a felon. It is possible that you could talk your probation officer into allowing the association. Or hope s/he never finds out and types up a probation violation.
A: Associating with a felon is not a crime in New Mexico. No doubt, however, a standard condition of your probation is that you not associate with a known felon. (a) It is possible that you could talk your probation officer into allowing the association. Honesty is the best policy. (b) Hope s/he never finds out and files a probation violation report against you. (c) break up.
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