State v. Garcia

OPINION

WOOD, Chief Judge.

Defendant, charged with murder in the death of Julian Narvaez, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Section 40A-2-3(A), N.M.S.A.1953 (Repl.Vol. 6). Only limited reference is made to the facts because we reverse the conviction for errors occurring at the trial. Since the cause is to be remanded for a new trial, we discuss three errors. We express no opinion as to the other issues raised in the appeal. We discuss: (1) admissibility of defendant’s threat; (2) reference to collateral criminal offenses and (3) an instruction on self-defense.

Admissibility of defendant’s…