State v. Garcia

OPINION

FEDERICI, Justice.

The State of New Mexico filed a petition in the children’s court of Bernalillo County charging the delinquency of John J. Garcia (appellant) for voluntary manslaughter. An amended petition was later filed charging appellant with the delinquent acts of murder and, alternatively, felony murder and attempted armed robbery with firearm enhancement. A second amended petition was filed alleging murder, attempted armed robbery with a firearm enhancement, and conspiracy to commit robbery. A transfer hearing was held pursuant to § 32-1-30, N.M.S.A.1978 and Children’s Court…