Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

stipulated restraining order

i have a temp. restraining order against someone and have to appear in court in a few days to have the case heard. the person who i have it agains has an attorney and the attorney asked me to sign a Stipulated Restraining Order and not go to court. What do i do?


Asked on 8/01/08, 3:31 pm

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

Re: stipulated restraining order

If you fear this person you are well-advised to go through a hearing and make a record of your concerns if something should occur later. A Restraining Order will not prevent an unbalanced or very angry person from doing something inappropriate. It boils down to a matter of your trust of the person against whom you have the Order.

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Answered on 8/01/08, 6:53 pm


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