(DOWNLOAD) "State V. Martinez" by New Mexico Supreme Court # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: State V. Martinez
- Author : New Mexico Supreme Court
- Release Date : January 30, 1981
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 53 KB
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Defendant (appellant) was convicted of felony murder, armed robbery with a firearm and larceny over $2,500, all arising from the same transaction. The trial court sentenced defendant to a life sentence for first degree (felony) murder, and a consecutive term of 15 to 55 years for armed robbery with a firearm enhancement. Prior to and during trial, defendant moved for permission to act as co-counsel with his court-appointed attorney. The motion was denied. Defendant tendered jury instructions as to voluntary manslaughter and self defense. These tendered instructions were refused by the trial court. Evidence introduced at the trial court showed that a struggle had taken place. Both the victim and the defendant had bruises, lacerations and gunshot wounds. The homicide took place in an auto sales shop in Carlsbad, where the victim worked.