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0 Answers | Asked in Probate for New Mexico on
Q: Can Personal Representative sell all the vehicles to a estate before filing a will?.

My Mother passed away 12/4/2020 she left a valid Will. Personal representative listed on the Will gave me the bank note to 2 vehicles to pay them off if I wanted to keep them. In good faith I paid off the note . 2/21/21

IThe Bank gave me a receipt & the title in my hand . 2/28/21... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: Can I civilly sue a New Mexico City official for misconduct, willful negligence as crime victim, loss of business income

I’ve been a business victim of crime and city officials deny accountability for providing protection To me even when my business is located within their district. I want to sue civilly and each one individually for business loss of income as a result of this. Hard to retain an attorney

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: If someone continuously pays property taxes for many years is the property his since no one helps paying it?

Property left behind family is wanting to sell it yet. Nobody helps pay the property taxes. My father has paid them for many years and nobody has even offered to help and we suggested to Pitchin but yet they want to sell the land and money and we don’t want to sell the land Land since my uncle... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Mexico on
Q: I hit-on a coworker at a bar and now I’m in an HR investigation. What do I do?

Long story short, I was at a conference. After the day of talks, some coworkers and I decided to go to a bar. Everyone was drinking and they bought me many drinks. I hit on a coworker. Touched her behind once, and asked if she was into me. She said no and I didn’t touch her again. On the walk... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Mexico on
Q: Is it theft when a loaned vehicle has not been returned been by the borrower under new mexico law

New Mexico Mother lent daughter a vehicle for three months. After three months, daughter failed to return vehicle and refused to take mother's calls. Mother had to travel to Arkansas to have vehicle towed by a repossessor

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New Mexico on
Q: Medical emergency. Overdose. Cop sees pot growing in closet. Next day cops come with search warrant.

I was charged arrested with possession of a controlled substance. Hired a attorney got my charges dismissed. The overdose statue 30-31-27.1. Can I sue police dept for search warrant charges arrest. Because this should of never happend.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New Mexico on
Q: Iam out of town. Brother has arrest warrant. Police break down doors. I come home valuables missing.

Who would be responsible for doors and valuables. Our residence was left unsecured and unattended.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 20, 2023

It is possible that you have a claim against your brother for the missing valuables since police executing upon the arrest warrant was clearly foreseeable by your brother and he could have avoided police breaking down the doors by turning himself in.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for New Mexico on
Q: Can an employer in the state of new mexico ask you why you need a certain day off
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Sep 18, 2023

Obviously yes. There are certain reasons for which the law requires an employer to give an employee a day off (for instance, Family Medical Leave, jury duty, religious reasons, etc. Whether an employer will give an employee a day off for other reasons depends on the parties' employment... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Mexico on
Q: If the writ was granted what happens if the sheriff's don't come throw us out

Landlord or sherrif have not came to throw me out after judge granted a writ what happens then.

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answered on Sep 15, 2023

If a judge has granted a writ of possession in a landlord-tenant dispute but the sheriff or law enforcement has not executed it as expected, there could be several reasons for the delay. This delay might be due to scheduling constraints within the sheriff's office, tenant cooperation or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: Does the Criminal Offenders Act pertain to a person only being charged only or convictions?

The LOPD office is trying to fire me saying convicted but I have only been charged. I am not a probationary employee.

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answered on Sep 15, 2023

The Criminal Offenders Employment Act in New Mexico (often referred to as the Criminal Offenders Act or COA) typically pertains to convictions rather than charges. The COA generally addresses the employment of individuals who have been convicted of certain offenses and may restrict their... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Mexico on
Q: I was the victim of a violent crime including sexual penetration n my criminal attorney was charged n convicted but

Won in appeallette court for similar charges And I'm not comfortable with him representing me. Is that grounds to dismiss my attorney n get a new one?

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for New Mexico on
Q: If I was married in california and now separated from spouse and live in new mexico, can I get my divorce here?
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answered on Sep 14, 2023

In New Mexico, you can file for divorce if you meet the state's residency requirements. Generally, at least one of the parties must be a resident of the state for a certain period before filing for divorce. Given that you were married in California and now reside in New Mexico, you may be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for New Mexico on
Q: Do paternal grandparents have a right to see their grandchildren? How would we petition the court for visitations?
Gary William Boyle
Gary William Boyle
answered on Sep 14, 2023

Grandparents rights are defined in NMSA Section 40-9-2. Those rights depend on a variety of factors including whether the parents are living or deceased, the age of the grandchildren and whether they have resided with the grandparents, and a series of factors aimed at determining what sort of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: If the police claimed they were doing inventory on valuables because of impound is that grounds for searching andseizing

Police claim to have taken my legal firearms for "safe keeping" but never advised me of how regain my firearms. After I was issued my 2 citations which I chose a court appearance I was told I was free to leave meanwhile they continued to search "inventory of valuables" my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Adoption for New Mexico on
Q: In an Adult Adoption does the biological mother lose her parental rights if the stepfather is seeking adoption only?

If the two biological mother and stepfather never have been married? Is the bio mothers name still on the birth certificate?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for New Mexico on
Q: How is it legal for a cell phone company not to allow the phone's owner access to switch the SIM card/unlock the phone?

If one buys an iPhone outright from Walmart (not making payments), then that person would be the owner of the phone. Yet to get more money from the owner, Verizon/Tracfone/Total/Straight Talk insists the phone's owner pay at least 60 days' worth of (unneeded) service before those... View More

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