Q: false imprisonment and battery but was wrongly charged for it how would I go about fighting it
A:
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, are there ways of attacking the credibility of the alleged victim, and whether they exist any injuries that are documented or other sources of evidence beyond pure testimony like video or photographs. A person would do best to defend themselves in a case like this by not giving a statement to police officers or other investigators.
The best way to accomplish all of these strategies is to have a competent attorney representing you. With all cases like this, the devil is in the details. The strategy intact. It may vary widely due to the particular circumstances. Only an attorney dedicated to the case would be able to adequately, analyze and execute a strategy.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
