Translate
Text Highlighter

Bookmark

PDF

Share

Report a problem
AMICUS AI
Citation Codes
Equivalent Citations
citation codes
Docket Number
Attorney(S)
Are you a practicing lawyer?
Enhance your digital presence and reach by creating a Casemine profile.
Upload pleading to use the new AI search
Cites
Cited by
Citation Codes
Equivalent Citations
citation codes
Docket Number
Attorney(S)

STATE of New Mexico, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Ramon MADRID, Defendant-Appellant,

OPINION

SPIESS, Chief Judge.

Defendant was convicted and sentenced for the unlawful possession of marijuana under § 54-7-13, N.M.S.A. 1953 (Rpl. Vol. 8, Pt. 2). This Act is known as the Uniform Narcotics Drug Act.

Defendant has appealed challenging the constitutionality of the Uniform Narcotics Drug Act. We do not consider the constitutional question raised because, in our opinion, the trial court proceeded without jurisdiction to try and sentence defendant under the Uniform Narcotics Drug Act; the applicable Act being § 54-5-14, N.M.S.A. 1953.

This case, in our opinion, falls squarely within State v. McNeece, 82 N.M. 345, 481 P.2d 707 (Ct.App. 1971); See State v. Riley, 82 N.M. 235, 478 P.2d 563 (Ct.App. 1970); State v. Rendleman, 481 P.2d 708 (Ct.App.) decided February 12, 1971; and State v. Thorn, 483 P.2d 312 (Ct.App.) decided March 12, 1971.

We reverse with instructions to vacate the judgment and sentence and dismiss the charge under which defendant was convicted.

It is so ordered.

HENDLEY and SUTIN, JJ., concur.

Use AI to get other relevant cases.

Comments

STATE v. MADRID
(Apr 16, 1971)