Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

juvenile crimes

my 14 year old son and some other kids stole a car and wrecked it. me and his father are divorced, and he was in my custody at the time it happened. is his father liable to for the damages and are the other kids parents liable as well?


Asked on 7/31/07, 1:16 pm

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

Re: juvenile crimes

In NM parents are legally responsible for the intentional acts of their children to a cap of $4,000.00. The standard for a child's behavior which holds a parent liable is quite high. If the car was wrecked because of negligence, the parent may not be responsible, either parent. If you are presented with a claim you should consult a lawyer with all the facts and get solid legal advice.

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Answered on 7/31/07, 5:56 pm


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