Fundamental Error in Jury Instructions: State of New Mexico v. Lathan Benally Introduction In the case of State of New Mexico v. Lathan Benally, the Supreme Court of New Mexico addressed critical...
Invalid Ballot Handling in New Mexico Elections: An Analysis of Gunaji and Sutton v. Macias et al. Introduction The case of NARENDRA GUNAJI and MARIA S. SUTTON, Plaintiffs-Appellants-Contestants...
Double Jeopardy Protections Reinforced in STATE OF NEW MEXICO v. NATHAN SANTILLANES (130 N.M. 464) Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF NEW MEXICO v. NATHAN SANTILLANES, the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Wage Comparison Across Subsidiaries and Limitations on Individual Liability under NMHRA: Insights from Sonntag v. Shaw and Associates Introduction Case: Carla Sonntag,...
Effective Assistance of Counsel: Suppression of Showup Identifications in Plea Negotiations Introduction The case of Marvin Patterson v. Tim LeMaster, Warden (130 N.M. 179) serves as a pivotal...
Effective Assistance of Counsel in Habeas Corpus: An In-Depth Analysis of RON LYTLE v. LLOYD KEITH JORDAN Introduction The case of RON LYTLE, Warden of the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility,...
Establishing Accessory Liability in Felony Murder: An In-Depth Analysis of State of New Mexico v. Darcy Smith Introduction The case of State of New Mexico v. Darcy Smith (130 N.M. 117) adjudicated by...
Unconstitutional Sentencing Policies Penalizing Jury Trial Rights: State v. Bonilla Introduction State of New Mexico v. Manuel Bonilla is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Mexico,...
Ponder v. State Farm: Expanding Class I Insureds and Uninsured Motorist Coverage Stacking Introduction The case of Nichelle Ponder v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, adjudicated by...
Shawn Jacobs v. State of New Mexico: Reevaluating Victim Impact Evidence in Capital Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Mexico v. Shawn Jacobs, the Supreme Court of New...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 of New Mexico v. Frank T. Aragon Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Mexico v. Frank T. Aragon, the Court...