State v. Serna

GALLEGOS, Judge.

{1} Defendant Ernest Serna was arrested and charged with an open count of murder (firearm enhancement), contrary to NMSA 1978, Section 30-2-1(A)(1) (1994), and NMSA 1978, Section 31-18-16 (1993) ; tampering with evidence, contrary to NMSA 1978, Section 30-22-5 (2003) ; and aggravated stalking, contrary to NMSA 1978, Section 30-3A-3.1 (1997). While he was in police custody, Defendant made several potentially incriminating statements to the arresting deputy. In district court, Defendant filed a motion to suppress the statements, arguing that he was not adequately apprised of his…