Lance R. asked

⚖️  Law

My father, an elderly pro se defendant, is appealing a remand from the Fifth District Court in New Mexico for a sentence that exceeds the maximum penalty provided by statute and ordinance. The charge is a violation of the Financial Responsibility Act ordinance of New Mexico. What steps should we take to address this issue and ensure the sentence complies with statutory requirements?

August 6th, 2024

Lauren C. answered

The appeal was not successful due to a failure to appear, which resulted in the case being remanded ...

August 6th, 2024

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