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Assault is the intentional use of force against somebody without his or her consent. Trying to use force or threatening to use force may also be assaults. Touching, slapping, punching, kicking or pushing are examples of assault. Sexual assault is any kind of assault that involves sexual activity. Kissing, fondling and sexual intercourse without a person's consent are examples of sexual assault. Are there different kinds of sexual assault offences? Yes. The difference between offences depends on how much force the attacker uses. The punishments reflect the seriousness of the offence and may range from a fine to life in prison. The judge can also give a suspended sentence or probation.




Courts in New Mexico

New Mexico State falls under the 10th Circuit. The website for the appeals court for this circuit is www.ca10.uscourts.gov. New Mexico State has the following courts -
New Mexico Bankruptcy Court http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/bkdocs
New Mexico Bankruptcy Court http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/bkdocs
New Mexico District Court http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/dcdocs
New Mexico District Court http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/dcdocs
New Mexico Pretrial Services http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/ptdocs
New Mexico Pretrial Services http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/ptdocs
New Mexico Probation Office http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/pbdocs
New Mexico Probation Office http://www.nmcourt.fed.us/pbdocs



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The Crecca Law Firm
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New Mexico Legal Referral Services
  • Albuquerque Bar Association LRS Albuquerque, NM (505)243-2615 Bernalillo County
  • Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program, Inc. Albuquerque, NM (505)797-6005 (800)876-6657
  • Albuquerque Bar Association LRS Albuquerque, NM (505)243-2615 Bernalillo County
  • Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program, Inc. Albuquerque, NM (505)797-6005 (800)876-6657










  • Demographic Information
    City/Town: Portales
    State: New Mexico
    Country: USA
    Population: 11,131



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    Legal Facts
  • Twenty-five percent of felony defendants in 2000 had an active criminal justice status at the time of the current charged offense, including 14% who were on probation, 13% on pretrial release, and 6% on parole.

  • An estimated 24% of the 370,000 sampled defendants were referred for violent offenses, 46% for property offenses, about 18% for public order offenses, and 13% for drug-related offenses from 1990-94.




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