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Alec Baldwin Accused of ‘Extremely Reckless Acts’ in ‘Rust’ Killing

Prosecutors filed charges accusing Mr. Baldwin and the film’s armorer of involuntary manslaughter after its cinematographer was fatally shot on set with a gun loaded with a live round. By Julia Jacobs Published Jan. 31, 2023Updated Feb.

February 12, 20236 min read
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Baldwin’s Lawyers Say Manslaughter Charge Was Based on Wrong Law

They filed a motion in the “Rust” case asserting that prosecutors had applied a new version of a firearms statute that did not exist when the fatal shooting occurred. By Graham Bowley and Julia Jacobs Feb. 10, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

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Expungement in New Mexico

In 2019, New Mexico enacted a comprehensive law authorizing expungement (sealing) of most non-conviction records, and of conviction records in all but the most serious violent and sexual crimes.

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Ex-teacher in Ojo Caliente convicted of sexual contact of minor

A Rio Arriba County jury convicted a former high school teacher of two counts of sexual contact of a minor and five counts of sexual penetration of a minor Thursday following a single-day trial in Tierra Amarilla. Miguel G.

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MediaMarch 6, 20191 min read

Criminal Record Expungement Act heads to Senate with bipartisan support

New Mexico Expungement Statute Passes State House

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MediaJanuary 6, 20191 min read

Who’s Who in the World

Congratulations on Your Acceptance into Who’s Who in the World 2019! We are pleased to inform you that your biography has been accepted into Marquis Who’s Who for the 2019 Edition, which is comprised of the top 3% of the professionals in t…

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Trial for Fabian Gonzales postponed

Kai Porter September 27, 2018 05:45 PM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— The trial for one of the suspects charged in the child abuse death of 10-year-old Victoria Martens is now on hold. Fabian Gonzales’ trial was scheduled to start Oct. 15.

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MediaApril 5, 20181 min read

Community Program Contact Sheet

First Judicial District Community Based Program Referrals CYFD Approved Batters Intervention Program _ Esperanza Support Center 3130 Rufina St. Santa Fe 505-474-5536 _ Sun Mountain Counseling Services 1911 Fifth St.

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2018 Lawyer of Distinction

“Recognizing Excellence In The Practice of Law” Congratulations for being Nominated to join our organization! cludes The Following ▪ Custom Plaque – Customized 14″ x 11″ genuine cherry wood plaque ▪ Custom Crystal Statue -11″ tall transluc…

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MediaFebruary 19, 20182 min read

American Law Society “Top Lawyers”

Greetings!, I am currently assigned to review your credentials for admission into the American Law Society & our elite tier of America’s Top Lawyers. Our board has examined relevant elements within the public domain.

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MediaFebruary 19, 20181 min read

Top Notch Lawyer

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25 Years Top Rated Martindale-Hubbell

MH which runs lawyers dot com has been rating lawyers for 150 years!

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