Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

Conduct Charges filed after the fact.

I had a conduct charge filed against me in T or C New Mexico while I was no longer in T or C. The charge was filed after I had left the Town. The court sent a summons to a physical address not a mailing address so I did not receive the court summons. I now have a bench warrant. Do I have any legal recourse or should I plead no contest to a petty misdemeanor and make it go away?


Asked on 1/16/07, 4:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Conduct Charges filed after the fact.

Your best bet it to contact the court and explain what happened. The bench warrant may be quashed. You can then decide your best course of action. If you are guilty of the charge and the State can prove it, pleading guilty may be the best way to go if you do not have an extensive prior criminal history. If in doubt, contact a reputable criminal defense attorney in T or C. Most offer a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 1/16/07, 4:50 pm


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