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NMCOA rejects challenge to radar technology used to determine drivers’ speed

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 18, 2019

Defendant Juan Garcia was convicted of driving 78 miles per hour in a 65-mile-per-hour speed zone, based on the testimony of a police officer who used radar technology to determine his speed. On appeal, Garcia argued that expert testimony was … Continue reading →

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NMCA: Reversing conviction of middle school student who said he was making a “kill list”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 12, 2019

A 14-year-old student at Capitan Middle School told another student he was making a “kill list.” Then, when the school’s principal asked whether he had a “hit list,” the student corrected her and said it was a “kill list.” The … Continue reading →

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