Posts Tagged ‘New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association’
Judge’s Decision to Release Suspect Elicits Protests| The Line
November 15, 2019 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists tackle the controversial law that set high standards to keep defendants jailed pre-trial, but that also resulted in an early release for a suspect allegedly involved in the high profile Victoria Martens murder case. Line Panelists:Justine Fox-Young, former NM state representativeSophie Martin, attorneySerge Martinez,…
Read MoreThe Line: Grand Juries Vs. Preliminary Hearings
May 31, 2019 – A recent decision regarding how felony court cases begin in and around Albuquerque has ignited a heated standoff, with defense attorneys, judges, District Attorney Raúl Torrez and Mayor Tim Keller weighing in. The Court wants to continue reducing grand jury availability and replacing that charging structure with preliminary hearings, which it…
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