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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
These are informational discussions with no voting or decisions, to help us create the agenda for the monthly Open Board Meetings and come prepared to discuss and vote on items.
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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
misspelling of name on a Board License
answered on Feb 19, 2024
A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Do you mean an innocent mistake in spelling the name? That wouldn't be considered illegal in most places. But if the misspelling is deliberate and done with the aim of deceiving or misleading, that could be an... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Generally, a store has the legal right to ask you to leave their premises if they believe you are engaging in behavior that disrupts their business or violates their policies. However, simply being asked to leave does not necessarily mean you have committed a crime. Stores have the authority to... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In New Mexico, as in other states, store owners or managers have the right to refuse service to anyone or ask someone to leave their property for almost any reason that is not discriminatory under federal or state law (e.g., based on race, religion, gender, etc.). If a person refuses to leave after... View More
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answered on Feb 7, 2024
In New Mexico, as in the rest of the United States, the police generally cannot encroach upon private property and confiscate personal property without a court order, such as a search warrant, unless specific exceptions apply. These exceptions might include exigent circumstances where the police... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
In most cases, the police cannot encroach on private property and confiscate personal belongings without a valid court order or warrant. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant from a... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In New Mexico, if you need to request a continuance for a court hearing scheduled for the same day due to your child being sick, you should file a Motion for Continuance with the court as soon as possible. This motion should explain the reason for the request, specifically mentioning your... View More
I followed all instructions given to me and my claim is denied. I am told that because I had all of my Household goods transported by a 3rd part entity like I was instructed. My claim is being denied. I was told all items have been inspected and unpacked which is untrue. All items were moved by... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
Navigating a denied claim with the Military Transportation Office, especially after following their instructions, can be incredibly frustrating. In such situations, it’s crucial to seek assistance from professionals experienced in military claims or military law. These attorneys are familiar with... View More
I was told that this new electric truck would be good just plugging it in at home and I would be fine to use it the truck dies so quick I will be stranded any were I choose to go this truck is supposed to pull my mobile food truck around it can pull it but ill be left were we set up are business... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
If you believe you were misled about the capabilities of your newly purchased electric truck, you may have options to address the situation. In general, auto purchases are subject to state and federal consumer protection laws that may allow you to cancel or seek remedies for misrepresentations.... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
There is no specific law that states a precise age at which a teenager can be legally left at home alone. The decision is generally left to the discretion of the parents or guardians, who are best positioned to assess the maturity and capability of the child.
It's important for... 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
The rent check was not cashed. When I called the lady said they had not received it and to go ahead and cancel the check and pay online. she also said to call back and let them know it was canceled. When I called back I left a voicemail that afternoon, and again in the morning. Two weeks later... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In your situation in New Mexico, where your landlord instructed you to cancel a rent check and then charged you for it bouncing, there appears to be a misunderstanding or miscommunication. Generally, if a landlord advises a tenant to cancel a check and the tenant follows those instructions, the... View More
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answered on Jan 28, 2024
If your landlord takes your property without a formal eviction notice, this could potentially be considered an illegal lockout or illegal eviction. In most cases, landlords must follow a specific legal process to evict a tenant, which includes providing proper notice and obtaining a court order.... View More
The arbitration person never informed me that the opposing side had a third person involved! Should the arbitration be declared illegal??
answered on Jan 21, 2024
I agree with my colleague. It could depend on the rules of the forum and role of the third party. In American Arbitration Association arbitrations, I've had hearings involving third parties (insurance matters, not your specific setting). You could check with the forum's rules. You... View More
And as I was recording him look in my girlfriends purse he walks away then turns around and smacked the phone out my hand and I got a video of it what can I do
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
If you have a video showing an employee accusing you of stealing, searching your girlfriend's purse without consent, and then assaulting you by smacking your phone away, you have several options. Firstly, it's important to keep the video safe as it is crucial evidence of the incident.... View More
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