Q. Can i ask da what witness/victim said against me? If so do they have to...
In both District and Magistrate court, the defendant has a right to complete discovery which includes all statements. In addition, the defendant has a right to complete a witness interview of the...
View ArticleQ. I was charged with 30-31-23 (a) & (e) for having 5 grams of meth in my car...
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 30-31-23 (A) and (E) is a fourth degree felony. A fourth degree felony is punishable by a maximum of eighteen months in...
View ArticleQ. Can a person be charged 2nd offense if the 1st offense was over 10 years...
I believe what you are asking is related to DWI charges? If that is correct then the answer to the general question is yes. Prior DWIs do not “expire” or become unusable after ten years. Assuming that...
View ArticleQ. Is there a minimum mandatory sentence for aggravated fleeing in New Mexico
There is not a mandatory minimum sentence for Aggravated Fleeing in N.M. state court. It is a fourth degree felony punishable by a maximum of 18 months in custody and/or $5,000 fine.
View ArticleQ. I have a standing criminal pretrial order that was filed march 3 2017. And...
I do not believe there is a way to answer your question without actually reviewed your specific order. In general, a pretrial order establishes deadlines for discovery, motions, interviews (if in state...
View ArticleQ. Is there a statue of limitations on probation violations in New Mexico.
I would recommend that you talk directly to an attorney who can review and assess the specifics of the case. I will offer a very generic answer given the following assumed facts: 1. In New Mexico State...
View ArticleQ. What is the maximum penalty in NM for attempting to elude and failure to...
You will need to sit down and talk with an attorney to review, assess and advise on any specific case. He/she would need to review the specifics of the plea agreement that placed the person on...
View ArticleQ. f i have absconded from arizona on a probation violation will i be...
The general rule is that when a warrant is issued it will be designated as extraditable or non-extraditable. When a non-extraditable warrant is issued, it generally means that if the individual is...
View ArticleQ. If I completed my sentence and was granted a conditional discharge for a...
There is usually an Order of Release on Conditional Discharge with is submitted by the probation officer and signed by the judge. That order closes the case and relieves the probation officer from...
View ArticleQ. My boyfriend was just arrested in new mexico on a Minnesota probation...
As far as serving probation out of Minnesota in New Mexico? No. Transferring supervision of probation to another state is is something that must be brought up with your Minnesota probation officer, if...
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