Martine-Alonzo v. Jose

OPINION

In a pre-election complaint, Appellants sought to disqualify Appellee Carolyn C. Jose as a candidate for the Ramah Navajo School Board based on a 1993 guilty plea in the State of New Mexico for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. The Office of Hearings and Appeals dismissed the complaint on the grounds that the New Mexico criminal charge had been dismissed upon Ms. Jose’s successful completion of a deferred sentencing program. This appeal ensued. The Court held oral argument and affirmed the decision. The Court explains its ruling in this opinion.

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Carolyn C. Jose…