Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

I had a domestic violence case that i did not appear in court for, how long would i stay in jail?


Asked on 11/11/09, 7:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

You won't necessarily go to jail, but if you were the defendant you should contact a criminal defense lawyer to help get back on track with the court. If you do not do so, you may be apprehended on a bench warrant, have to spend time in jail, and post a bond. The longer you wait the worse it gets.

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Answered on 11/16/09, 10:43 am


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