Margaret Strickland

Margaret Strickland's Answers (99)

Las Cruces, NM

Civil rights Lawyer at Las Cruces, NM

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

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Can an officer open a earn without violating my civil rights

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 14, 2018

I’m shocked this happened. You may have a good civil rights claim, but more information about why you were stopped and searched is needed. Please...

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How can I get a DUI taken care of for my husband while he's sitting in prison

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 11, 2018

Contact the law office of the public defender in Santa Fe. They might be able to help.

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What happened if my husband get a trespass warning card for the first time he go to jail?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 10, 2018

No he won’t go to jail for getting a trespass warning. A trespass warning is just a formal way of telling a person he or she isn’t allowed on...

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If you break a window of a police car once you're in custody for a fake arrest, are you liable for criminal charges?

Margaret's answer | Answered on September 05, 2018

Unfortunately yes he’s still responsible.

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Can i sue a jail for medical negligence?

Margaret's answer | Answered on July 22, 2018

I’m so sorry this happened to you. In order to answer your question, I need to know what happened to you and the baby.

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Can an officer tow my car from my property and tell me "because my badge says I can"?

Margaret's answer | Answered on July 20, 2018

No. I’m pretty outraged an officer would think this is lawful. You should contact a civil rights attorney.

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Can my son do more time?

Margaret's answer | Answered on July 16, 2018

Yes. It sounds like your son has a felony conviction on his record. It is a state and federal felony crime for him to possess any type of firearm...

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I got a dwi and now my sons father won’t let me see him. Will I be able to get him back

Margaret's answer | Answered on July 09, 2018

I’ve never seen a DWI result in someone losing their child. Talk to a family lawyer about this or post in the family law section of avvo. Good luck!

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Can my probation officer extend my probation with out court order?

Margaret's answer | Answered on July 09, 2018

Are you doing juvenile probation? If so, it is probably legal. If not, it is probably an unlawful order. Regardless, you should take advantage...

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If I'm driving a car not registered to me that has no insurance or registration and I get pulled over will I be responsible?

Margaret's answer | Answered on July 04, 2018

Yes. You are responsible under the law.

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