You'll have to open up a civil lawsuit to have a judge change the document for you. Go to your local district court to find out the procedures for...

How could charges like those get dropped if he confessed?

What is likely happening is an indictment to district court. When you looked up the nolle, I'm guessing you were in the bernalillo metropolitan...

A lawsuit can be filed in his behalf, yes, supposing there was a valid claim. The lawsuit proceeds would then be distributed based on any will in...

You can't drop criminal charges; only civil ones. For criminal charges, it's the DAs office who is prosecuting him, not you. And for them to charge...

Can probation go back and file violation charges after they said things were good and let you go?

Yes, they can and they do. Some probation officers will not bring certain things to the Judge's attention as long as the defendant is being...

How do you think there is no witnesses? You had a conversation with the guy and exchanged information. Get an attorney who can explain the case to...

We discovered our son stole an iphone 6/7 from the apple store, what legal troubles could he expect when he returns it?

I agree; it would be a felony level offense, due to the value of the item. I do not think this would be a great 'teaching moment' to have him...

Yes. There is no statue of limitations on the enhancement of a DWI charge. Also, a deferral still counts as a conviction. Because this offense is...

You're lucky you got a good judge. Many of them here in Bernalillo, would be very cautious about allowing you to plea guilty. The reason is that...

First, New Mexico is a community property state, which means that what you own is half your husbands, and vice versa. Any debts/earnings during the...