Legal Opinion
Tomlinson v. State
New Mexico Supreme Court
Decided June 29, 1982No. 14149PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
EASLEY, Chief Justice
Tomlinson was convicted of three counts of kidnapping and one count of robbery. After receiving the verdict from the jury, the trial judge immediately sentenced Tomlinson to four ten year terms to be served concurrently. The Court of Appeals affirmed, but we reverse.
The question before us is whether under Section 31-18-15.1, N.M.S.A.1978 (Repl. Pamp.1981), a trial judge is required to hold a sentencing hearing, allowing the defendant an opportunity to be heard before the sentence is imposed.
After receiving the jury’s verdict, the trial judge immediately proceeded…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Ball v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
- Bettini v. City of Las CrucesNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1971
- People v. EmigSupreme Court of Colorado · 1972
- Wright v. StateCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1975
- State Ex Rel. Miera v. ChavezNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1962
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3Cited by37 opinions
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