State v. Loza

OPINION

WECHSLER, Judge.

{1} Defendant Matias Loza appeals his convictions for racketeering, contrary to NMSA 1978, Section 30-42-4(C) (2002, amended 2015), and conspiracy to commit racketeering, contrary to Section 30-42-4(D). On appeal, Defendant first argues that the district court improperly admitted evidence of uncharged crimes, wrongs, or other acts. However, when, as here, the uncharged crimes, wrongs, or other acts are the predicate offenses to charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, Rule 11-404(B) NMRA is inapplicable. Defendant additionally argues that the…