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I have family in NM, I live in FL and my cousin is refusing to get a job to help my aunt. My aunt is elderly and very ill and a few years ago they were evicted from their apartment and have been homeless for around 4 years now. My other cousin, my aunts son, does work but seldom holds a job. I also... View More 
I left my husband almost 20 yrs ago for sexual abuse and we were never legally separated but he has now filed for divorce. I need to know what the steps are and what forms are required to file a motion for Interim Attorney Fees (Motion for Temporary Relief) to be paid so I can hire an attorney to... View More
I am 16 years old (F), wanting to move out of my mother's care because she lacks emotional maturity/availability. Due to these circumstances in the past, I tried to commit suicide, through therapy and our hardships we have forgiven each other to the extent that we are comfortable with but... View More
The father of my children left to Mexico because he was scared that the FBI was looking for him. He was controlling and very verbally, emotionally and physically abusive. After he left I finally told him that I did not want to be together and that me and my daughters were not going out there to... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Filing for full custody of your children while the father is in Mexico and you are on the Navajo reservation can be challenging, but there are steps you can take. Since the Navajo Nation Judicial Court requires his exact address to file, you may need to gather any information you have about his... View More
If a dist judge orders you to take a specific drug test at the request of the other party, based on allegations or hearsay. Would that be an illigall search and seizure?
answered on Jan 30, 2024
NO, it is based upon the reasonable belief of the other party. Often a judge orders all parties to be tested. Hearsay is an out of court statement being used by a party for the truth of a matter asserted. A party actually saying "I think this guy is using drugs" is NOT hearsay by... View More
I am severely damaged from that abuse!
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
In New Mexico, you can pursue legal action against your ex-husband for any criminal acts, including sexual abuse or human trafficking, that occurred during your marriage. However, it's essential to act within the statute of limitations for such offenses, which can vary based on the specific... View More
Albuquerque, New Mexico. Defendant was issued a felony arrest warrant for aggravated stalking. Defendant had a public defender file a motion to cancel the arrest warrant and set his plea. Judge did not take kindly to the motion and responded with an order for a first appearance on 8/9, stating that... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2023
One with an arrest warrant can be arrested anytime and anywhere that person is identified. Were I the opposing party, I would certainly alert the Court that the Defendant has a warrant. The Defendant should coordinate with his attorney to turn himself in ASAP.
if you did an outburst in court
answered on Nov 14, 2020
A no bond hold means he sits in jail without any ability to post a bond for his release.
answered on Nov 30, 2017
Whether a plea agreement is advantageous depends on numerous factors specific to your case. A lack of criminal history is only one thing to consider, and it may not be the most important, depending on the strength of the government's case (i.e., the evidence it has to support the charge).... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2017
Despite what you see on TV, domestic violence victims do not "press charges" and you cannot "drop charges" either. The State of New Mexico filed the charges and the prosecutor is the one who proceeds further to trial, negotiates a plea agreement with the defendant, or dismisses... View More
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