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Facts
The Defendant's probation was revoked by the district court after he allegedly violated the conditions of his probation by possessing a deadly weapon and endangering another person. Surveillance footage showed the Defendant pulling an object from his apron and running after the Victim, who was later found with multiple stab wounds. The object was believed to be a knife, although it was not recovered. The Defendant was seen leaving the scene with blood on his side but appeared uninjured (paras 2-4).
Procedural History
- District Court of Otero County: Revoked the Defendant's probation for violating probation conditions by possessing a deadly weapon and endangering another person (para 2).
Parties' Submissions
- Defendant-Appellant: Argued that the State failed to present sufficient evidence to prove he violated his probation conditions, specifically contesting the inference that he possessed a deadly weapon or used it to harm the Victim (para 2).
- Plaintiff-Appellee: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Was there sufficient evidence to support the district court's finding that the Defendant violated his probation conditions by possessing a deadly weapon and endangering another person?
Disposition
- The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision to revoke the Defendant's probation (para 7).
Reasons
Per Wray J. (Bogardus and Medina JJ. concurring): The Court found that the State presented sufficient circumstantial evidence to support the district court's decision. The surveillance footage and testimony provided a reasonable basis for the district court to conclude that the Defendant possessed a deadly weapon and violated the laws of New Mexico. The Court emphasized that it is not its role to reweigh evidence and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in revoking the Defendant's probation (paras 3-6).