New Mexico v. Gonzales

24 P.3d 776 (2001)

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New Mexico v. Gonzales

New Mexico Court of Appeals
24 P.3d 776 (2001)

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Facts

In March 1997, 14-year-old Gonzales (defendant) shot and killed the owner of a home he burglarized and fired a gun at others gathered outside. Gonzales later pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery, and two counts of aggravated assault. Based on his age and offenses, Gonzales was categorized as a youthful offender under state law, and the state (plaintiff) filed a notice to seek an adult sentence. The trial court held a hearing to determine whether Gonzales was amenable to treatment as a juvenile or eligible for commitment to an institution for people with developmental or mental disabilities. The court found by clear and convincing evidence that Gonzales was not amenable to treatment and was ineligible for institutional commitment. Gonzales was later sentenced to 22 years in an adult correctional facility and appealed the trial court’s amenability determination.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Pickard, C.J.)

Concurrence (Bustamante, J.)

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