State v. Tinajero

Kulik, A.C.J.

¶1 On August 18, 2007, police arrested Rodolfo Tinajero on an outstanding warrant. In Mr. Tinajero’s wallet, police found multiple identifications that appeared to be forged, including a Social Security card and permanent resident card with the name Jose Luis Olivera. A jury found Mr. Tinajero guilty of unlawful possession of fictitious identification. The court vacated the verdict and dismissed the case, concluding that the State had not met its evidentiary burden as a matter of law. The State appeals.

¶2 The State presented substantial evidence to support the verdict. Therefore,…