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Rule Set 5 - Rules of Criminal Procedure for the District Courts - cited by 2,332 documents
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Facts
The Defendant was convicted of assault against a household member, criminal damage to property under $1,000, and third-degree child abuse. The Defendant argued that his right to due process was violated due to not receiving discovery materials and claimed a violation of his right to a speedy trial. (paras 2-5)
Procedural History
- District Court of Bernalillo County: Convicted the Defendant of assault against a household member, criminal damage to property, and third-degree child abuse. (headnotes)
Parties' Submissions
- Appellant: Argued that his due process rights were violated because he did not receive discovery materials as required by Rule 5-501(A) NMRA. Additionally, he claimed a violation of his right to a speedy trial, although this argument was not raised at the trial court level. (paras 2-5)
- Appellee: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the Defendant's right to due process was violated due to the alleged failure to receive discovery materials. (para 2)
- Whether the Defendant's right to a speedy trial was violated. (para 5)
Disposition
- The Court of Appeals affirmed the Defendant's convictions. (para 6)
Reasons
Per Wray J. (Attrep CJ. and Hanisee J. concurring):
The Court found no abuse of discretion by the district court regarding the discovery issue, as the rules require service on the attorney, not the Defendant personally, unless ordered otherwise by the court. The Defendant's trial counsel did not raise any discovery issues, and there was no indication that the State failed to comply with Rule 5-501(A). Regarding the speedy trial claim, the Court noted that the Defendant did not raise this issue at the trial court level, and therefore, there was nothing for the appellate court to review. Consequently, the Court declined to consider the speedy trial claim and affirmed the convictions. (paras 2-6)