Legal Opinion
State v. Gallegos
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided September 11, 1990No. 11857PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
MINZNER, Judge.
This case concerns the constitutionality of the new mental illness and competency statutes, NMSA 1978, §§ 31-9-1 to -1.5 (Cum.Supp.1989), and the proper procedure thereunder. Defendant appeals from an order of the trial court finding by a preponderance of the evidence that he committed the crimes of child abuse resulting in great bodily harm and aggravated battery, finding that he is dangerous, and ordering him to be detained by the Health and Environment Department (HED) in a secure, locked facility pursuant to Section 31-9-1.-5(D)(1). The order from which the appeal is…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- State v. BoeglinNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1987
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