Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico
prostecution
can prostecition for jail time be adressed by the victims attorney in a criminal domestic violation case
Asked on 4/24/07, 2:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: prostecution
Interested parties are entitled to speak at sentencing in DV cases, and one may appear through an attorney if one wishes. Usually a victim speaking in person against jail time and giving valid reasons is the most effective way to assist a DV defendant.
Answered on 4/24/07, 3:33 pm