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answered on Aug 24, 2023
Yes, having an active bench warrant can potentially hinder your ability to fly on an airplane. Bench warrants are issued by a judge when a person fails to appear in court as required. While airline security checks may not always directly flag bench warrants, there is a chance that law enforcement... View More
I am hearing that people are having a hard time getting their money.
answered on Oct 10, 2024
You can start by contacting your local bar association, which often has referral services to help you find an attorney experienced in trust fund matters. They can provide a list of qualified lawyers in your area who have handled similar cases.
Another option is to reach out to legal aid... View More
So they never saw me fishing to begin with, and then later the next day called and changed my ticket and sent a picture of it through text message. I never signed the ticket or purchased a license since the website wouldn’t allow me to log in. Can this be dismissed?
answered on Sep 18, 2024
It sounds like you were issued a ticket under unclear circumstances. Since you never actually purchased a license or were seen fishing, there might be room to challenge the ticket, especially if it was changed after the fact. The fact that the ticket was sent by text message without your signature... View More
Are you legally obligated to show id to a bouncer when asked? Even if you're already in the bar? Can you refuse to show your id to a bouncer?
In las Cruces New Mexico
answered on Sep 18, 2024
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, bouncers are allowed to ask for your ID at any point, even if you are already inside the bar. Bars are responsible for ensuring that everyone inside is of legal drinking age, so they may instruct their staff to check IDs at various times, not just at the door.
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My husbands judge issued a no contact order of witnesses. And he cant come home or have contact with me. Is this true? Am I a witness even if I don’t want to testify against him?
answered on Sep 8, 2024
If a judge has issued a no-contact order for witnesses, it generally means that the person charged cannot have any contact with those who might testify in the case. Even if you don’t want to be a witness, you might still be considered one if you have information relevant to the case. This is why... View More
HR at the city hide said I didn’t have policy while helping my kid collect it
answered on Apr 12, 2024
I'm sorry to hear that you're having difficulty collecting your secondary retirement from the City of Santa Fe. It sounds like a frustrating and complex situation, especially if the HR department is not being forthcoming or helpful.
In this type of situation, consulting with an... View More
The reason I ask is because it seems like it takes a lot of work and several years to graduate and I am also trying to understand if this is the right career path for someone wanting to make enough money.
answered on Dec 7, 2022
A New Mexico attorney could probably answer best, but your question remains open for a week. Most schools that lead to a professional degree will involve considerable effort, whether it's law, nursing, accounting, or other. Maybe the best way to answer your question and make your decision is... View More
To be specific I want to know
What should I do after I graduate
What courses to take in college
What are the steps to take after college
answered on Jun 30, 2022
Find something that you are interested in college and do well. Good law schools need good marks, most of the time the undergraduate degree area of study is not as important. If you are interested in a particular subject area (sports, medicine, technology, politics) I am almost certain there is an... View More
The vehicle is in my name
answered on Jun 8, 2020
Call the police and report this. It's best that they hear it from you sooner rather than later. You are liable for road tolls, auto accidents, traffic and parking tickets.
I purchase aluminum motorcycle wheel blanks from the largest manufacturer of wheel blanks for the automotive market. I take these wheel blanks and I have a fabrication shop, cut various designs of mine, in the blanks. These blanks are then hand polished and hubs are installed by... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2019
It might be more beneficial for you to have a consult with an insurance professional. They would know insurance product line better than an attorney would. Some of the things you could ask about are general liability insurance, premises insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. These... View More
I need to send a limited POA to the USA. Will two witness' be enough?
answered on Nov 8, 2015
Do you mean a continuance? By making a motion and having a hearing on the motion prior to the court date, usually.
answered on Sep 12, 2015
This link might help, it was one of the many results from a simple internet search. http://www.dmv.org/nm-new-mexico/other-types.php
I walked out of the University. A police car was outside. Drove by. Then later another pulls up. Says stop. I stop. Asks me what I am doing. Going to meet someone. I had an appointment. Asks for ID. I told him I had an appointment. I need to get going. Police drive car into me. Then throw me on the... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2015
You are being prosecuted for making a bomb threat or for concealing identity, resisting arrest and obstruction?
Because you were able to write this, I assume you have been released on bail. Have you retained an attorney (or has one been appointed to represent you)? I see, in what you... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2015
You would normally look to local ordinances to find this out. Perhaps there is a state statute which regulates this. Look it up.
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