Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Mexico

A few weeks ago I hit a parked SUV's tire in a shopping area. There was no damage to her SUV, especially since I was in a small car going about 1 MPH and it only left me a tiny black mark. Since it was a shopping area I didn't look for her since it would've been impossible to find her anyway. However, a witness saw and called the police. I spoke to the officer over the phone and he said he'd have to mail me a citation. I received my citation today and it said it's for bond arraignment. However, I was never arrested. So, given all of that I'm confused on what all of this means for me and what to do?


Asked on 5/12/10, 5:31 pm

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

It means that if you don't show up in court at the time specified a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. The fact that you were cited and not taken into custody is legally insignificant. You have been charged with a violation for leaving the scene of an accident.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 11:47 am


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