Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

Rehab centers and court appearances

I was arrested for failing to identify myself and for resisting arrest - I was drunk at the time. My doctor has advised me to go to rehab. Should I wait for my court appearance or do doctor's orders take precedence? I have served time before for DWI's. I live in NM.


Asked on 4/23/07, 6:20 pm

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

Re: Rehab centers and court appearances

Begin rehab at once. It may help you when you go before the Judge, as efforts to help oneself without being ordered to do so are usually helpful in situations such as yours. Admitting a problem is the first step toward recovery, and that is the goal of the courts, in part.

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Answered on 4/24/07, 10:44 am


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