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Q: What is the maximum jail can be given to a. First time offender for felony posssesion of acomtrole substance

My wife's dad called the police on her a bag with a hyperdermic that had herion resido she was charged with ,4 degree felony

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 27, 2015

Here is a link that might be helpful to you: http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/felony-offense/New-Mexico-felony-class.htm

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Q: Im 15. My Boyfriend is 18. Can we have sex if we are 2 years 11 months apart in age?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 24, 2015

No, you do not have the capacity to consent to sex.

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Q: I had a search warrant for my house i went to jail officer give my key to the house to the girl that accused me

Ng her car which is my landlords daughter my girlfriend also lives with me and was there at the time I had things missing from my house call ed the police they say they didn't take anything so it must of been her why would the police give her the keys and not my girlfriend which is on the... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 21, 2015

Did you have a basic legal question that you forgot to ask?

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Q: Why did my husband get arrested for child abuse W/O gbh first offense, while not making any contact with our daughter

My husband was defending himself when his father tried to hit him, he pushed his dad off of him and then his dad called PD, but my husband ended up going to jail and getting charged with child abuse first offense. Our daughter was in a different room when this happened, and was completely safe, why... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 20, 2015

Your husband has been arrested. He needs to get a private criminal defense attorney locally, who will investigate all the facts and circumstances and represent him accordingly.

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Q: what are the laws for NM state police allowing criminal trespassing?

NM State police allowing criminal trespass of individual or wrecker

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 20, 2015

Usually, there is a trespass warning given or perhaps appropriate signs posted. You need more than basic legal information because you are asking a question which presumes that there are laws governing this. In order to answer this precise question, one has to know all of the applicable statutes,... View More

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Q: I want to get a deffered felony possession charge expunged. Is that possible?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 19, 2015

Do a simple internet search on "expungement in NM." There will be many results. Start reading some basic information on this topic.

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Q: What is the possible sentences for NM 30-31-23 and NM 30-31-25.1A
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 19, 2015

You have not provided enough information for an answer. It depends upon the facts and the amount of the controlled substance, niether of which you gave. You can look at the statutes right here on Justia.

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Q: Can an individual wear a body cam, in public, excepting private public-use areas, legally and without liability?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 17, 2015

Legally and without liability? That depends more on what is done in public than whether you have a body cam, but who can answer this question fully, without doing a ton of legal research on this precise topic?

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Q: Hello I was convicted of a felony over 20 years ago. Can I own a fire arm in New Mexico

I have not been in any trouble since then. I was 17 and made a mistake and I am 47 now.I did 6 months in prison and let off parole early since I completed everything needed in good standing

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 11, 2015

Do a simple internet search for restoration of gun rights in New Mexico. I did, and this is just part of what was there:

After ten years, your firearm rights are restored pursuant to N. M. Stat. Ann. § 30- 7-16. ... New Mexico law is clear and straight forward on the matter.

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Q: My daughter is scheduled for a probation revocation, do i need to find her an attorney or will her public defender do?
Parrish Collins
Parrish Collins
answered on Oct 9, 2013

Juveniles are required to have an attorney in juvenile criminal court. The public defender will assist her unless you have hired a private attorney. Revocation of probation is pretty serious so it is advisable to meet with your attorney in advance so the attorney is fully prepared for the hearing.

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Q: Can they charge you even if no gun was found on your person?

Being charged with felon with firearm

Anthony Spratley
Anthony Spratley
answered on Jan 28, 2012

Yes because the state will argue that possession was inferred or constructive in that you exercised control or had access to the firearm. www.aspratley.com

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Q: How long does the state of new mexico have to provide a witness list to the defendant after the initial arraignment
Anthony Spratley
Anthony Spratley
answered on Jan 28, 2012

Usually, it is ten days after arraignment or the filing of waiver of arraignment, unless the court orders otherwise. You should contact the DA to find out why you have not received the discovery. You may want to verify they have your correct contact information. If they have your correct... View More

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