False Imprisonment Legal Guidance

Summary

False imprisonment in New Mexico involves intentional confinement without consent or legal authority. Due process requires informing the arrested individual of the reasons and bringing them before a judge promptly. Incomplete legal documents may indicate procedural errors. Consult a criminal defense attorney for guidance.

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Well I'm not completely sure if I have a case but it is regarding false imprisonment
Hello ****, it's important to know your location as false imprisonment laws vary. To understand more, could you provide details about the incident?
I am located in New mexico
Hello ****. False imprisonment in New Mexico is considered a tort and a crime. It involves:
- Intentional confinement of another person
- Without their consent
- Without legal authority
Could you provide more details about your situation?
I went to check in with my probation officer when she called me back I followed her to her office as soon as I took my first step into her office I was told to put my hands behind my back because I was going to jail I asked for what and why I was told to shut my mouth and notake this any harder then it needs to be I wasn't giving an arrest cause paper which is what your suppose to receive if you violate your probation or parole a description of the probation violation regarding all my personal information at the bottom of the page the person that violates signs the paper and then legally arrested I was never told why I was going to jail I sat in the county jail in Roswell New Mexico for 32 days did not see a judge the entire time did not receive any type of papers or documentation dating or explaining why I was incarcerated
Hello ****, based on your situation, it seems like there may have been a breach of due process.
- In NM, you should be informed of the reasons for your arrest.
- You should be brought before a judge without unreasonable delay.
Consult a lawyer for a potential false imprisonment claim.
I was out for * weeks after this situation occurred and was pulled over and rearrested when I was incarcerated the second time the paperwork that I did receive while incarcerated the date the judge signature and the case number are blank my criminal complaint paper also Blake
Hello ****, this sounds concerning. In NM, legal documents related to your arrest should be complete.
- They should include case number, date, and judge's signature.
- The absence of these details might indicate a procedural error.
Consider getting legal advice to address this issue.
I was sent back to prison for out of state fugitive which I had an interstate compact and my address has to be approved before I was released
Hello ****, based on your situation:
- An Interstate Compact should allow for your supervised release across state lines.
- Approval of your address is part of the process.
- In case of re-arrest, due process should be observed.
A legal professional can guide you further in this matter.
What kind of attorney do I need to find
Based on your situation, you may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney who has experience in false imprisonment and due process violations. They can help you navigate the legal complexities of your situation.