- 800 Lomas NW, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- 505-226-2249
- max@maxpineslaw.com
At Max Pines Law, we distinguish ourselves through extensive experience and a uniquely client-centered approach, providing premier support and exceptional results in securing release from jail for our clients.
A person who is presumed innocent can nevertheless be incarcerated before the State meets its burden of proof under the law.
This is devastating, as pre-trial detention can significantly impair a person’s mental health, overall well-being, and chances of success in their case.
The starting point is understanding why your loved one is still in custody—whether due to pre-trial detention, bond conditions, a probation hold, or a pending sentence. Once we identify the legal reason, we can pursue the right strategy to bring them home.
In New Mexico, many people are held before trial because the State claims they are too dangerous or unlikely to return to court—not because they cannot afford bail. We challenge detention by proposing strong release plans and contesting the State’s risk claims.
Even if release was denied or conditions are too restrictive, we can often file a motion to reconsider or modify conditions—especially when new information or a stronger release plan is available. This provides a second opportunity to demonstrate that your loved one can safely return to the community.
Sometimes, the fastest path out of jail is a negotiated resolution that results in immediate release to probation, time served, or treatment instead of continued detention. However, this involves giving up the right to trial, so these decisions must be carefully considered.
If your loved one is in jail due to an alleged probation violation, the issue is not just guilt or innocence on the original case—it is whether the judge will revoke probation and impose additional time. We advocate for reinstatement, modification, or time-served outcomes whenever possible.
If someone you care about is in jail in New Mexico, Max Pines Law can quickly determine why they are being held and take action using the most effective legal strategies—whether through release hearings, reconsideration motions, plea negotiations, or probation violation defense—while guiding you to the resources you need to understand every option.
