Legal Opinion
State v. Dawson
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided August 30, 1977No. 2962PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
WOOD, Chief Judge.
Defendant was found to be an habitual offender on the basis of eight prior felony convictions. He appeals. The issues concern: (1) admissibility of documents showing prior convictions; (2) proof and instructions as to habitual offender; and (3) sentence as an habitual offender.
Admissibility of Documents Showing Prior Convictions
The State introduced various documents concerning the prior convictions. These documents consisted of the charge, either by indictment or information, the verdict, and the judgment of conviction. Defendant admits that the State authenticated…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Graham v. West VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1912
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3Cited by16 opinions
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