When you are accused of retaliation against a witness in Albuquerque, you could face felony charges and penalties.

Erlinda Ocampo Johnson is an experienced Albuquerque criminal defense lawyer who has the skills and experience to build a strong, effective defense to help protect you from the consequences of a witness retaliation conviction.

What is Witness Retaliation?

Witness retaliation is the act of knowingly threatening, or engaging in, an action that causes bodily harm to an individual or damage to the property of an individual for the purpose of retaliating against that individual for sharing information related to a felony.

What are the Penalties Associated with Witness Retaliation?

Witness retaliation is considered a felony, and felonies carry much stiffer penalties than misdemeanors. If convicted, you could find yourself facing a substantial amount of time in prison and heavy fines.

You will also have a criminal conviction record that could have a negative impact on many areas of your life, including your ability to find and maintain a job.

Effective Legal Defense for Retaliation Against a Witness in Albuquerque

Ms. Johnson has many years of experience as a criminal defense lawyer in Albuquerque as well as over a decade of experience serving in the State and Federal Prosecutor’s Offices. Her experience makes her not only a skilled criminal defense attorney, but gives her insight into how the prosecution builds cases and where to look for weaknesses.

If you’ve been accused of witness retaliation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, contact the Law Office of Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, LLC as soon as possible. You will have a fearless criminal defense attorney fighting for the best outcome possible for you and your loved ones.