New Mexico Case Commentaries

Individualized Suspicion in Juvenile Seizure: State v. Jason L. (129 N.M. 119)

Date: May 24, 2000

Individualized Suspicion in Juvenile Seizure: State v. Jason L. (129 N.M. 119) Introduction State of New Mexico v. Jason L. is a pivotal 2000 decision by the Supreme Court of New Mexico that...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in State v. Cunningham: Implications for Jury Instructions on Self-Defense

Date: Mar 10, 2000

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction in State v. Cunningham: Implications for Jury Instructions on Self-Defense Introduction State of New Mexico, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Danny A. Cunningham,...

MEIBOOM v. WATSON (2000): Defining the Boundaries of Rule 1-060(B)(6) for Relief from Dismissal

Date: Jan 13, 2000

MEIBOOM v. WATSON (2000): Defining the Boundaries of Rule 1-060(B)(6) for Relief from Dismissal Introduction Meiboom and Doberman v. Watson, 128 N.M. 536 (2000), arose from a contentious business...

Double Jeopardy in Felony Murder and Dwelling Shooting: State v. Varela

Date: Dec 14, 1999

Double Jeopardy in Felony Murder and Dwelling Shooting: State v. Varela Introduction State of New Mexico v. Mauricio "Archie" Varela is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Mexico,...

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Convictions in State of New Mexico v. Allen: An Analysis of Capital Felony Sentencing Act Application

Date: Dec 2, 1999

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Convictions in State of New Mexico v. Allen: An Analysis of Capital Felony Sentencing Act Application Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Mexico v....

State v. Coffin: Affirmation of First-Degree Murder and Bribery Convictions and Clarifications on Self-Defense and Evidentiary Rules

Date: Oct 7, 1999

State v. Coffin: Affirmation of First-Degree Murder and Bribery Convictions and Clarifications on Self-Defense and Evidentiary Rules Introduction In the landmark case State of New Mexico v. Curtis...

Supreme Court of New Mexico Reaffirms American Rule, Rejects Private Attorney General Doctrine for Attorney Fees

Date: Jun 24, 1999

Supreme Court of New Mexico Reaffirms American Rule, Rejects Private Attorney General Doctrine for Attorney Fees Introduction In the landmark case of New Mexico Right to Choose/NARAL et al. v....

Establishing Probable Cause in Disorderly Conduct Arrests: Insights from State of New Mexico v. Frank Salas, Sr.

Date: May 19, 1999

Establishing Probable Cause in Disorderly Conduct Arrests: Insights from State of New Mexico v. Frank Salas, Sr. Introduction State of New Mexico v. Frank Salas, Sr. is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Mitchell-Carr v. McLendon: New NMHRA Filing Requirements and Federal Preemption Insights

Date: May 4, 1999

Mitchell-Carr v. McLendon: New NMHRA Filing Requirements and Federal Preemption Insights Introduction The Supreme Court of New Mexico delivered a pivotal decision in the case of Mary Ann...

Voluntary and Knowledgeable Waiver of Right to Jury Trial: Insights from STATE v. ARAGON

Date: Mar 25, 1999

Voluntary and Knowledgeable Waiver of Right to Jury Trial: Insights from State of New Mexico v. Frank T. Aragon Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Mexico v. Frank T. Aragon, the Court...

Supreme Court of New Mexico Establishes Precedent on Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusivity in Sexual Harassment Tort Claims

Date: Feb 23, 1999

Supreme Court of New Mexico Establishes Precedent on Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusivity in Sexual Harassment Tort Claims 1. Introduction In the landmark case of Cathy Jean Coates and Madeline...

New Mexico Supreme Court Establishes Stricter Standards for HGN Test Admissibility

Date: Feb 16, 1999

New Mexico Supreme Court Establishes Stricter Standards for HGN Test Admissibility Introduction In the landmark case State of New Mexico v. Joe Jerry Torres, decided on February 15, 1999, the Supreme...

Reinforcing Hearsay Exceptions and Identification Reliability: Insights from State v. Salgado

Date: Jan 27, 1999

Reinforcing Hearsay Exceptions and Identification Reliability: Insights from State v. Salgado Introduction State of New Mexico v. Eutimio Salgado is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Allsup's v. North River: Establishing the Appealability of Remittitur Orders in New Mexico

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Allsup's v. North River: Establishing the Appealability of Remittitur Orders in New Mexico Introduction The case of Allsup's Convenience Stores, Inc., and Allsup's Enterprises, Inc. v. The North...

Reversal of Aggravated Kidnapping Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence: Insights from State v. Valente Rojo

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Reversal of Aggravated Kidnapping Conviction Due to Insufficient Evidence: Insights from State of New Mexico v. Valente Rojo Introduction The case of State of New Mexico v. Valente Rojo (No. 24,319),...

Supreme Court of New Mexico Sets Precedent on Zoning Ordinance Interpretation: Clarifying Conditional Use in "Outside Storage or Activity"

Date: Dec 4, 1998

Supreme Court of New Mexico Sets Precedent on Zoning Ordinance Interpretation: Clarifying Conditional Use in "Outside Storage or Activity" Introduction High Ridge Hinkle Joint Venture and Gene Hinkle...

State Minimum Wage Claims Not Preempted for Unionized Workers - Clayton Self v. UPS

Date: Nov 24, 1998

State Minimum Wage Claims Not Preempted for Unionized Workers - Clayton Self and Mark Reid v. United Parcel Service Introduction The case of Clayton Self and Mark Reid, indi v. United Parcel Service,...

Judicial Grant of Use Immunity and Rehabilitative Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements in Accomplice Testimony: State of New Mexico v. Matt Brown et al.

Date: Nov 6, 1998

Judicial Grant of Use Immunity and Rehabilitative Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements in Accomplice Testimony: State of New Mexico v. Matt Brown et al. Introduction In the landmark case of...

New Mexico Supreme Court Revises Equal Protection Scrutiny for Tort Claims Act Damages Caps

Date: Sep 9, 1998

New Mexico Supreme Court Revises Equal Protection Scrutiny for Tort Claims Act Damages Caps Introduction In the landmark case of Lawrence TRUJILLO v. CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE, consolidated with Lisa M....

State v. Sarracino: Affirming General Jury Credibility Instructions Over Special Accomplice Cautions

Date: Jul 16, 1998

State v. Sarracino: Affirming General Jury Credibility Instructions Over Special Accomplice Cautions Introduction In State of New Mexico v. Peter Allan Sarracino (125 N.M. 511, 1998), the Supreme...

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