A judge in New Mexico has several options when setting a bond. In most cases the judge will authorize a "secured bond" (a bail bond company will...

The dates in my police report and grand jury indictment are different dates, can the trial be dismissed.

Sorry, it's not that easy. Clerical errors in the indictment may be amended at any time. Your alibi for the date in the indictment really won't...

Is it legal & what does it mean when a person is arrest, charged then that charge is changed twice between arrest & before court

In New Mexico, a prosecutor may amend the charges at any time before the final verdict. It is not uncommon for the police to arrest on one charge,...

My roommate was convicted of a felony but is still awaiting sentencing does he have a criminal record?

Typically the entry into the NCIC national crime database will not be made until the Judgment and Sentence is filed after sentencing. If your...

A plea agreement is an agreement to plead guilty or no contest one or more criminal charges. In exchange, the prosecutor dismisses some charges,...

I was in a crash and was the only one ticketed or hurt, its Careless driving in NM. what am I facing? how do I avoid jail time?

Sounds like you may have been overcharged by the officer. Most of the time these types of collisions result in a ticket for failing to pay "due...

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Was handed a plea and told this is the best it is going to get by my public defender. Have had little communication with him.

No lawyer can tell you whether the plea offer is a "good one" without knowing everything about your case. That requires a careful review of all...