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I was found not guilty by jury. In the past five years I believe. I've probably gone through numerous background checks I don't know why I didn't get the jobs and for some reason today 9/15/20 I ran a sex offender check and my address the name is a little different but same family .... View More 
answered on Oct 9, 2020
You can get your record expunged from the district court in the county where this happened.
My child whose 14 in my other child whose 13 was accused of pulling a sign out of a yard and the owners grabbed him and held them until the cops came
answered on Oct 9, 2020
What is your question? He will probably go with you the the Juvenile Probation Office for an assessment. They are not your adversaries but just trying to get a handle on family stability, school attendance and grades, drug use. If neither of your sons has a juvenile record, I would guess they will... View More
I was arrested 15 years ago. Las Vegas, Felon in Possession of a Firearm. I was bonded out. I absconded before my arraignment. Ive been pulled over in the state where I live and told I have an outstanding warrant in NV but they declined extradition. My mothers dying and I want to go home. When I... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2020
The statute of limitation has not changed but, unfortunately, when you fled the jurisdiction you tolled the statute. Depending on how many prior felonies your attorney may be able to avoid imprisonment when you decide to face the charges. Or you can wait to be stopped on a traffic violation and get... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
If you were charged you would know. Generally, vandalism, malicious destruction of property would be two of them. There may be others.
We have her insurance info and filed a claim. Our insurance paid our vehicle off and offered us an extra almost $4500 (This does not replace the vehicle). We are still waiting, 6 days now for police report. We have lost work time, scared kids, no vehicle, and anguish to know end. We want to go... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of your recent crash which was caused by a drunk driver. DWI's continue to be a real problem in our state. You can bring a personal injury claim against the driver and insurance company for all injuries suffered by you and your family. Each of you have an individual... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2020
You will need to sit down and talk with an attorney to review, assess and advise on any specific case. He/she would need to review the specifics of the plea agreement that placed the person on probation as well as the specifics of any new allegations. The attorney would also need to know the... View More
If someone violates their probation, and it's not caught until after the probation period is over can they court issue a warrant or is there a statue of limitation on that?
answered on Mar 4, 2020
I would recommend that you talk directly to an attorney who can review and assess the specifics of the case. I will offer a very generic answer given the following assumed facts:
1. In New Mexico State court
2. The probationer is an adult
3. The probationary period... View More
I didnt get into any trouble in 2017
I have a feeling that I'm getting railroaded
answered on Jan 25, 2020
I do not believe there is a way to answer your question without actually reviewed your specific order. In general, a pretrial order establishes deadlines for discovery, motions, interviews (if in state court), plea deadlines and other deadlines in preparation for moving the case towards trial.... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
There is not a mandatory minimum sentence for Aggravated Fleeing in N.M. state court. It is a fourth degree felony punishable by a maximum of 18 months in custody and/or $5,000 fine.
I legally bought a rifle and shotgun in 1978; in 2009 I was convicted of nonviolent felony, sentenced to 8 months, completed sentence in May 2010;
May I legally have the firearms, in my home, in new Mexico? If not, is there a way to legally do so?
Keep in mind- rifles, not handguns,... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2020
No, you aren't legally allowed to own a firearm. See N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-7-16.
This same statute defines a "felon" using the following language:
“[F]elon” means a person convicted of a felony offense by a court of the United States or of any state or... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2019
I believe what you are asking is related to DWI charges? If that is correct then the answer to the general question is yes. Prior DWIs do not “expire” or become unusable after ten years. Assuming that the state can present proper evidence of the prior. There are also ways to collaterally... View More
An him to the station for questioning
answered on Oct 27, 2019
No question. Thank you for sharing. Try rewriting with real words and single, not run on, sentences
I don’t know what this means
answered on Oct 22, 2019
It is amazing what you can find on google
https://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-procedure/arraignment.html
I thought that charge was a 4 th degree felony?
answered on Oct 17, 2019
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 30-31-23 (A) and (E) is a fourth degree felony. A fourth degree felony is punishable by a maximum of eighteen months in prison and/or $5,000.00 fine. However, a person facing this charge MAY qualify for twelve month... View More
They have violated IAD 4 times.
Detainer is 13 yrs old and IAD violated 4 times.
answered on Sep 10, 2019
In both District and Magistrate court, the defendant has a right to complete discovery which includes all statements. In addition, the defendant has a right to complete a witness interview of the state's witnesses prior to trial. Good luck.
The officer also said he and every other police are to pull me over when i move my car and laughed when saying he personally will have it impounded
There was no posted no trespassing signs there was a house no door full of trash I didn't go in just walked around the property looking at everything there was a gate but it wasn't locked the gate was wide open
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Technically speaking it doesn't matter if a door is locked or even if it's wide open to be charged with B&E. The act of opening an unlocked door can be enough to be considered breaking & entering. It depends on your intentions. If your intentions were just exploring the property,... View More
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