State v. Gutierrez

OPINION

FRY, Judge.

{1} Defendant filed a motion pursuant to Rule 12-204 NMRA asking this Court to review his conditions of release established by the district court. We granted Defendant’s motion and set the ease for oral argument. We requested briefing from amici curiae, the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (NMCDLA) and the District Attorney Association. Only NMCDLA filed a brief.

{2} Defendant argues that imposing cash-only bail violates his constitutional rights under Article II, Section 13 of the New Mexico Constitution. Having considered the briefs and oral argument, we hold…