False Arrest Legal Options

Summary

If you are facing a false arrest for animal cruelty in New Mexico and have missed a court date due to an unresponsive attorney, consider contacting a different attorney immediately. You may also file a motion to quash the warrant to explain your situation to the court. Document all attempts to contact your attorney and any communications with the court. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for a public defender or can seek assistance from New Mexico Legal Aid.

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I'm currently in Las Vegas New Mexico a month and a half ago I was arrested falsely on a animal cruelty charge 4th degree felony got put in jail bonded out and was told to contact my attorney and I would see me in 60 days for a trial I called my attorney three different times no answer no return call no message service so couldn't leave a message woke up yesterday to the cops at my door my wife informed me that apparently there's a warrant out for my arrest due to failure to appear in court I never received a court date my attorney never got a hold of me now I called to the court and tried to rectify the situation and I was told that there's nothing I can do the judge wants me to get arrested , what do I do
I'm sorry you're dealing with this situation. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Contact a Different Attorney: If your current attorney is unresponsive, you may need to find another one immediately.
- File a Motion to Quash the Warrant: This is a legal document you can file to explain the situation and ask the court to cancel the warrant.
- Document Everything: Keep records of all attempts to contact your attorney and any communications with the court.
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I'm financely inability, need the cheapest and most effective in case dealing with corrupted court officels because of a person personal outspoken ideas I've sounded in public a year ago
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. Here are a few steps that might help:
- Public Defender: If you can't afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for a public defender.
- Legal Aid Services: Contact New Mexico Legal Aid for free or low-cost legal assistance.
- Motion to Quash Warrant: File this motion explaining your circumstances.
Would you like more information on how to contact New Mexico Legal Aid?