State v. Sanchez

OPINION

MINZNER, Chief Justice.

{1} Defendant Sylvestre Sanchez appeals from a judgment and sentence entered following a jury trial at which he was convicted of first degree murder of James Gentry, contrary to NMSA 1978, § 30-2-1(A) (1994), attempted murder of Darrell Wise, contrary to NMSA 1978, § 30-28-KA) (1963), and kidnapping of Gentry and Wise, contrary to NMSA 1978, § 30-4-1 (1995). We have jurisdiction under Rule 12-102(A)(1) NMRA 2000. On appeal, Defendant raises an issue of first impression under our Rules of Criminal Procedure. He contends the trial court erred in substituting an…