State v. Chapman

OPINION

RIORDAN, Chief Justice.

Defendant Kirk Chapman (Chapman) was convicted of the murders of his mother and father and was sentenced to serve two life sentences. Chapman appeals. We reverse.

The issues we address on appeal are:

I. Whether the trial court erred in failing to admonish the jury to disregard a reference made by the state’s expert witness regarding “similar” cases.

II. Whether the trial court violated Chapman’s right to due process and personal representation when it failed to respond to Chapman’s request to proceed pro se.

III. Whether New Mexico law infringes upon a defendant’s…