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Facts
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Procedural History
- New Mexico Court of Appeals, May 2, 2000: Issued a memorandum opinion addressing the issue later raised in the petition for writ of certiorari.
Parties' Submissions
- Plaintiff-Petitioner: [Not applicable or not found]
- Defendant-Respondent: [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the issue raised in the petition for writ of certiorari warranted review by the Supreme Court of New Mexico.
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico granted the petition for writ of certiorari on the sole issue presented in the petition.
- The Court invited amicus briefs from the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the New Mexico District Attorneys Association.
- The Court ordered that no oral argument would be heard, and the case would be submitted upon the filing of all briefs.
Reasons
Per Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner (Justices Joseph F. Baca, Gene E. Franchini, Patricio M. Serna, and Petra Jimenez Maes concurring):
The Court determined that the petition for writ of certiorari raised an issue of sufficient importance to warrant review. The Court ordered the consolidation and updating of briefs filed in the New Mexico Court of Appeals, requiring the parties to address the memorandum opinion issued by the Court of Appeals. The decision to forgo oral argument and rely solely on written submissions was made in accordance with the Rules of Appellate Procedure. Additionally, the Court sought input from relevant legal associations to ensure a comprehensive examination of the issue.