State v. Martin

OPINION

FEDERICI, Chief Justice.

Defendant-appellant Sophie Martin (defendant) appeals her conviction in Bernalillo County District Court of first degree murder for the death of her husband Jack Martin (decedent). We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Defendant raises twelve points of error. We reverse on two grounds: (I) that the prosecutor made improper comments pertaining to defendant’s decision to exercise her constitutional right to remain silent; and (II) that the cumulative impact of errors committed in this trial was so prejudicial that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.

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