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NMSC: Warrant to Search Cell Phone Is Executed When Phone Is Seized

July 28, 2020 dave 0 Comments

The New Mexico Supreme Court issued an opinion earlier this week in State v. Sanchez, a direct appeal of two evidentiary issues in a first degree murder cases. The state

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State v. Sloan: NMSC Affirms Felony Murder Conviction

November 8, 2019 dave 0 Comments

State v. Sloan is a direct appeal of a felony murder conviction. The defendant and two other people broke into the victim’s house to obtain money or drugs. During the

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New Mexico Supreme Court Eliminates Spousal Privilege

September 3, 2019 dave 0 Comments

The New Mexico Supreme Court just became the first state to eliminate one of the more obscure legal doctrines out there: the spousal privilege. Writing for the majority, Justice Nakamura

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New Mexico Supreme Court Stops New Energy Economy’s Bid to Block PNM’s Solar Plans

August 9, 2019 dave 0 Comments

The New Mexico Supreme Court filed its opinion earlier this week affirming the Public Regulation Commission’s order approving PNM’s 2018 renewable energy procurement plan. The PRC regulates utilities, telecommunications, and

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State v. Baca – Commitment for life can be appealed directly to New Mexico Supreme Court

July 18, 2019 dave 0 Comments

After Fidel Baca, Sr. was found dead with an enormous pickaxe sticking out of his chest, Defendant Manuel Baca was charged with his murder. The district court found that Manuel

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