A probation violation/didn't do dwi class 1st offense

A judge can impose up to 90 days on a first dwi offense in New Mexico under Nmsa 66-8-102. I would talk to the attorney who handled his case....

My house foreclosed. When it sells for more than was owed on it do i get a check for the difference, after expenses by bank?

Yes, theoretically. However, there may be other fees they take out of this, which often ends up eating most if not all of your equity (i.e. lawyer...

What happens in a civil suit if the defendant does not show up fir court after being served papers?

If he is not showing up, you may get a default judgment. Collections are a whole different matter. You could garnish wages, garnish bank accounts,...

How much jail time would i be likley to do for a term of 6 months in jail

There is no way anyone in here could answer your question unless we knew the facts of your case. Keep trying to get ahold of your public defender...

What will happen if my ex boyfriend and I don't show up for domestic court summons?

If you don't show up, he will get an arrest warrant; the opposite of getting it dismissed. Then, when you get subpoenaed to his court, and don't...

Should i talk to the cops and do I need a criminal defense lawyer?

A summons means they are opening up a criminal charge on you. If you are concerned about jail, and having a decent job, you may want to look into a...

No, you don't have a court date with a warrant. The case is suspendeduntil the warrant is resolved - either you get arrested and extradited back...

It may depending on who is renting you the house. Every rental company has their own guidelines.

I was wrongfully accused of an assault, but left NM because I did not live there. A month later APD calls. What now?

If there is an accusation, then you unfortunately have to address that with the court. There is the possibility of not having to come back here,...

Am I being wrongly tried for battery?

Here in Albuquerque, this is a very common occurrence. Officers are charging minimal contact cases as battery DV cases. Unfortunately, you will...