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I have numerous acts of negligence perpetuated by Dr's. My knee is just my final straw, it's time for someone to be held accountable. My left meniscus tore in June or July 2023. I was treated terribly at unm er. Soon after I knew my right knee was injured and definitely worse. My primary... View More 
answered on May 2, 2024
This answer is based on information provided by you, which alone is insufficient to determine that your circumstances have met the requirements of a medical malpractice case. That is because a medical malpractice case requires legal elements which must be proven by medical expert opinion(s),... View More
I have numerous acts of negligence perpetuated by Dr's. My knee is just my final straw, it's time for someone to be held accountable. My left meniscus tore in June or July 2023. I was treated terribly at unm er. Soon after I knew my right knee was injured and definitely worse. My primary... View More
answered on May 9, 2024
You should try to set up a free initial consult with a New Mexico attorney. Without a medical opinion, attorneys can't really make the call that the delay in the MRI resulted in your need for a knee replacement. If a law firm expressed interest in your matter, they would retrieve your records... View More
I have numerous acts of negligence perpetuated by Dr's. My knee is just my final straw, it's time for someone to be held accountable. My left meniscus tore in June or July 2023. I was treated terribly at unm er. Soon after I knew my right knee was injured and definitely worse. My primary... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
If The medical “standard of care” required an MRI then that could be Malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
It also has to be determined that... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
In New Mexico, you have the right to defend yourself if you are attacked, but there are important legal considerations to keep in mind:
Self-defense laws: New Mexico follows the "stand your ground" principle, which means you do not have a duty to retreat before using force to... View More
My husband use to live in NM and now lives in texas. Last month we received a letter from the state saying they were putting a lien on our house for a $13000 unpaid tax debt from 2013. My husband said he didn't even file taxes that year but the state claims he did and also claims he made a... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It sounds like you are in a challenging situation with the New Mexico tax authorities. Here are a few key points and suggestions:
1. Statute of limitations: Generally, states have a limited time period to assess and collect taxes, known as the statute of limitations. For New Mexico, the... View More
My landlord kept $1400 for “repairs”. They sent me a list that was not itemized which included charges for “excessive scuffs on one wall in bedroom”, “command strip removal”, “4 burnt light bulbs”. There were no legitimate damages. They added over $500 for “house cleaning” with... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a frustrating situation with your landlord retaining part of your security deposit for what they've termed "excessive" wear and tear. Generally, landlords can deduct from a security deposit for damage beyond normal wear and tear, but what you've... View More
Do I have right to public defender or what are my rights I'm asking for an extended 30 days to comply?
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
In a civil case like a petition for right of restitution or forcible entry, you generally do not have the right to a public defender. Public defenders are typically provided in criminal cases when a defendant cannot afford an attorney.
However, you still have rights and options:
1.... View More
I need to make sure my attorney is doing his job because I don't get feed back like I should he gets mad when I email him too much tell me to stop contacting him that he will let me know when there's any updates on my case and whenever it's time for me to start looking for another lawyer
answered on Mar 31, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with local attorneys in your state, the general practice followed nationwide is that clients can dismiss their attorneys, and vice versa, an attorney can withdraw from... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
In New Mexico, landlords have the right to impose late fees if a tenant's rent payment is overdue, according to the terms outlined in the lease agreement. These fees are intended to compensate the landlord for the inconvenience and potential financial instability caused by delayed payments.... View More
My mother took my jewelry, my grandmothers china, books, my diploma, cap and gown, my prom dress, highschool awards, birth certificate, pictures, a painting my father painted for me ect before I moved out of her home and when I left my ex-husband because she had access to my home. I had asked her... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
Recovering personal items from a family member who has taken or kept them without permission can be emotionally taxing and legally complex. First, you might consider reaching out through a neutral third party, such as a mutual friend or family member, who could help mediate the situation. This step... View More
of your house without your explicit consent? As it would seem to me that the immediate road in front of your home is reserved for your vehicle to be able to park.
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
It's common to assume that the space directly in front of one's home is reserved for their own use, but this is not always legally the case. On public streets, parking is typically available to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis, unless otherwise marked by signs, such as for... View More
I got married to a USA citizen, applied for a change of status I-485, we moved to a new place and tried to do the change of address first thing, apparently it got rejected cause in the web site doesn't say about the new update, so we had to search in a different place to apply for that change... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
In your situation, it's important to document every step you've taken so far, especially regarding the change of address and attempts to reschedule the biometrics appointment. Start by gathering evidence such as confirmation of address change, the late arrival of the biometrics notice,... View More
Trying to break my sons wrist.I was told the nurse took pictures of what was done to my son but not of all the bruises he has.they said my son was on 72 hour hold which has passes and was extended to 37 days.I he hasn’t been given a call since this incident.other inmates are who have notified me... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
Hearing about your son's situation in detention must be incredibly distressing. It's important to take immediate steps to address this issue. First, document everything you've been told by other inmates and any communication you've had with the facility regarding your son's... View More
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answered on Mar 13, 2024
In general, businesses are required to maintain records and provide information to state tax authorities to verify tax compliance, including the collection of sales tax on out-of-state sales. However, there are a few important considerations:
1. Verify the request: Ensure that the request... View More
We are a New Horizons Orchestra in New Mexico and are a member of the New Horizons International Music Association. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) group of musicians that play music in a community orchestra. We are primarily adults and retired people but we occasionally have minors playing with us.... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
Based on the situation you described, here are a few key considerations:
- As a community orchestra with minors participating both as musicians and audience members, you have an obligation to provide a safe environment. Excluding registered sex offenders from participation may be prudent... View More
My son was 15 years old at the time of the recording of the video. I am also seen in the video. Can I take legal action to have the video removed? My son has been receiving death threats because of this video. I have filed a privacy complaint by reporting the video, but YouTube has yet to respond.... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Given the circumstances you've described, it appears that posting a video of a minor being interrogated without parental permission could potentially violate privacy laws. As a parent, you have the right to protect your son's privacy and well-being. You may have legal grounds to take... View More
This video is of my son who was 15 at the time of the reording and myself. I never gave anybody permission to post this video on YouTube. The YouTube user is profiting from his videos on his YouTube channel. Is this legal??
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
It is likely illegal for someone to post a police interrogation recording of a minor on YouTube without proper authorization. In most jurisdictions, recording and disseminating such material without consent from both the minor and their legal guardian would violate privacy laws and potentially... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In New Mexico, while informal discussions among HOA Board members regarding possible agenda issues may seem innocuous, it's essential to be mindful of state laws regarding open meetings and transparency. Even if no decisions are made during these discussions, if a quorum of Board members is... View More
I'm asking this because I've been Tryna make a living for myself and my children as I am a single parent and I'm not able to get a decent job because of the felony charge that is not mine... i had even been jailed for the charge and guns pulled on me by police..
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with a felony conviction on your criminal background that isn't yours. Being wrongly convicted can have significant consequences, impacting your ability to secure employment and potentially leading to distressing encounters with law... View More
Is there a smarter way to handle this? I know the bank will report this deposit to the IRS and I don't want it to intrigue the IRS or trigger and audit, but splitting this up into several checks would be considered "structuring" and that's illegal. What if my uncle sent the... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
Receiving a $25,000 check as a gift from your uncle shouldn't inherently cause problems with the IRS, especially since you're self-employed. The IRS allows individuals to give a gift of up to $16,000 per recipient per year without needing to report the gift. Since the amount exceeds this... View More
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