Legal Opinion
State v. Flores
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided August 10, 2005No. 23,507PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SUTIN, Judge.
{1} Defendant Ruben Flores appeals from his conviction of battery upon a peace officer. Defendant contends that the district court erred in refusing to determine his present competency to stand trial, not allowing Defendant to present the issue of competency to the jury, and improperly instructing the jury. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
{2} In January 1999, Defendant was charged with murder. The State filed a notice to seek the death penalty if Defendant was convicted of capital murder. In May 1999, defense counsel had Defendant evaluated by a doctor who concluded that Defendant was…
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