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Facts
The case involves two defendants who sought review of their respective cases by the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The specific facts or events leading to the legal disputes are not provided in the decision.
Procedural History
- New Mexico Court of Appeals: The Court of Appeals issued decisions in the cases of the two defendants, which were subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court of New Mexico. The holdings of these decisions are not specified.
Parties' Submissions
- Defendants-Petitioners: [Not applicable or not found]
- Plaintiff-Respondent (State of New Mexico): [Not applicable or not found]
- Amici Curiae (New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Federal Public Defender's Office): [Not applicable or not found]
Legal Issues
- Whether the writs of certiorari issued by the Supreme Court of New Mexico were properly granted.
Disposition
- The Supreme Court of New Mexico quashed the writs of certiorari as improvidently issued and returned the records to the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Reasons
Per Ransom, Baca, Franchini, and Frost JJ. (Montgomery C.J. dissenting):
The Court, after reviewing the petitions, briefs, and oral arguments, determined that the writs of certiorari were improvidently issued. As a result, the Court quashed the writs and returned the records to the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The reasoning for this conclusion is not elaborated in the decision. (N/A)
Dissenting Opinion by Montgomery C.J.:
Chief Justice Montgomery dissented from the majority's decision to quash the writs of certiorari. The reasoning for the dissent is not provided in the decision.