Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

tampering with evidence

My sister was being questioned by police about a burglary. I took my truck and pulled it up to her door to load up her 4 kids to my truck to take them to our moms while she was gone. The burglary victim who lives in the same apartment complex as my sister then called in my license plate. She told police she saw me removing something that belonged to her from my sisters apt. Now I'm being charged with tampering with evidence. My sister was not charged with anything. Though her husband was charged with larceny. He told the police that niether my sister and I knew anything about what he had taken. My question is does the DA have a case against me? Or should I fight it. Also they let me go the day they questioned me about taking the property out, but charged me a week later. Can they do that?


Asked on 7/03/08, 5:14 am

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

Re: tampering with evidence

You need to tell us if you took anything from the apartment other than children, and what evidence law enforcement has against you. You should never represent yourself, and should consult with a criminal defense attorney who can advise you after s/he has all the facts of your case. Yes, they can charge you, and there's nothing you can do about it other than defend against the charges if they do.

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Answered on 7/03/08, 12:01 pm


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