NMSC: Defendant need not expressly state “I am guilty” to enter a valid guilty plea
In State v. Yancey, the Supreme Court held, in a unanimous opinion by Chief Justice Nakamura, that a criminal defendant need not expressly state “I am guilty” or “I plead guilty” in open court to enter a valid guilty plea. … Continue reading
Posted in New Mexico Supreme Court, Opinions and Analysis
Tagged Criminal Procedure, Guilty Pleas, Judge Monica Zamora, Justice Judith Nakamura, State v. Yancey
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