Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New Mexico

I was suppose to appear on court on the 2 of September, my lawyer told me that the magistrate court sent out a letter stating my date of court was on the 2 and I did not receive there letter. my lawyer sent me a letter saying there was a bench warrant out for me, for failure to appear in court. The lawyer also told me that they did not have a phone number for them to reach me at but I gave them a working phone number. I have no idea what to do about this.


Asked on 9/11/14, 7:45 am

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

You need a new lawyer. S/he can make arrangements for you to surrender on the BW, get bail set (usually no money) and take it from there. If you cannot afford one, call the Clerk of the Magistrate Court and find out when you can appear and explain your failure to show up, get the BW dismissed, and get released until your next hearing. Take a friend with you, and some money. If there is any money required, it should not be a great deal.

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Answered on 9/12/14, 10:38 am


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