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8 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1917–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lucerogreen
nm · 2016 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See, e.g., State v. Lucero, 2017-NMSC-008, ¶¶ 28-32 , 389 P.3d 1039 (agreeing “that a conviction of intentional child endangerment would be suspect if it were based on proof of some intentional act that accidentally (or even recklessly) placed [a child] in a dangerous situation[,]” but holding that an elements instruction requiring the jury to find that the defendant had “acted intentionally,” separately defined as “purposely do[ing] an act,” was not “incomplete” and did not “permit[] such a result”); Ramos, 2013-NMSC-031, ¶ 38 (Maes, C.J., dissenting) (“Although [UJI 14-141] requires a showin

2020Cf. Lucero, 2017-NMSC-008, ¶¶ 33-39 (indicating in dicta that any error in the correctly-given intent instruction was harmless because the state had “never flinched from its early decision to prove to the jury that [the d]efendant had intentionally, violently abused [the victim], resulting in her death”); Magby, 1998- NMSC-042, ¶ 21 (noting that the state had conceded error in the district court’s giving of the general intent instruction where the state’s sole theory throughout trial had been that the defendant’s conduct was negligent).

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State v. Ramosgreen
nm · 2013 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., State v. Lucero, 2017-NMSC-008, ¶¶ 28-32 , 389 P.3d 1039 (agreeing “that a conviction of intentional child endangerment would be suspect if it were based on proof of some intentional act that accidentally (or even recklessly) placed [a child] in a dangerous situation[,]” but holding that an elements instruction requiring the jury to find that the defendant had “acted intentionally,” separately defined as “purposely do[ing] an act,” was not “incomplete” and did not “permit[] such a result”); Ramos, 2013-NMSC-031, ¶ 38 (Maes, C.J., dissenting) (“Although [UJI 14-141] requires a showin

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Kelley v. Marrongreen
nm · 1915 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009We agree with Defendants. {6} In Kelley v. Marron, our Supreme Court considered an argument identical to that of Plaintiffs. 21 N.M. 239, 241 , 153 P. 262, 262 (1915).

2009We agree with Defendants. {6} In Kelley v. Marron, our Supreme Court considered an argument identical to that of Plaintiffs. 21 N.M. 239, 241 , 153 P. 262, 262 (1915).

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State v. Williamsgreen
nm · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Accordingly, we respectfully disagree with the dissent's reasoning on this point. {17} "In determining whether a statement is sufficiently trustworthy the statement must be inherently reliable at the time it is made." State v. Williams, 117 N.M. 551, 561 , 874 P.2d 12, 22 (1994).

2002Accordingly, we respectfully disagree with the dissent's reasoning on this point. {17} "In determining whether a statement is sufficiently trustworthy the statement must be inherently reliable at the time it is made." State v. Williams, 117 N.M. 551, 561 , 874 P.2d 12, 22 (1994).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Bailey green
nm · 1921
2 sentences

2023Boyette, 2008-NMSC- 16 030, ¶¶ 17-21 (“[D]efense of habitation justifies killing an intruder who is assaulting 17 the defendant’s home with the intent of reaching its occupants and committing a 18 felony against them . . . [and] allows one to kill to prevent an intruder’s forced 19 entry.”); State v. Couch, 1946-NMSC-047 , ¶¶ 28-30, 52 N.M. 127 , 193 P.2d 405 12 1 (Defense-of-habitation doctrine “gives the householder the right to kill the 2 aggressor, if such killing is necessary or apparently necessary to prevent or repel the 3 felonious aggression . . . [and] gives the householder the right

2023Boyette, 2008-NMSC- 16 030, ¶¶ 17-21 (“[D]efense of habitation justifies killing an intruder who is assaulting 17 the defendant’s home with the intent of reaching its occupants and committing a 18 felony against them . . . [and] allows one to kill to prevent an intruder’s forced 19 entry.”); State v. Couch, 1946-NMSC-047 , ¶¶ 28-30, 52 N.M. 127 , 193 P.2d 405 12 1 (Defense-of-habitation doctrine “gives the householder the right to kill the 2 aggressor, if such killing is necessary or apparently necessary to prevent or repel the 3 felonious aggression . . . [and] gives the householder the right

32023–2023
State v. Couch green
nm · 1946
2 sentences

2023Boyette, 2008-NMSC- 16 030, ¶¶ 17-21 (“[D]efense of habitation justifies killing an intruder who is assaulting 17 the defendant’s home with the intent of reaching its occupants and committing a 18 felony against them . . . [and] allows one to kill to prevent an intruder’s forced 19 entry.”); State v. Couch, 1946-NMSC-047 , ¶¶ 28-30, 52 N.M. 127 , 193 P.2d 405 12 1 (Defense-of-habitation doctrine “gives the householder the right to kill the 2 aggressor, if such killing is necessary or apparently necessary to prevent or repel the 3 felonious aggression . . . [and] gives the householder the right

2023Boyette, 2008-NMSC- 16 030, ¶¶ 17-21 (“[D]efense of habitation justifies killing an intruder who is assaulting 17 the defendant’s home with the intent of reaching its occupants and committing a 18 felony against them . . . [and] allows one to kill to prevent an intruder’s forced 19 entry.”); State v. Couch, 1946-NMSC-047 , ¶¶ 28-30, 52 N.M. 127 , 193 P.2d 405 12 1 (Defense-of-habitation doctrine “gives the householder the right to kill the 2 aggressor, if such killing is necessary or apparently necessary to prevent or repel the 3 felonious aggression . . . [and] gives the householder the right

32023–2023
State v. Southworth green
nmctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2023Boyette, 2008-NMSC- 030, ¶¶ 17-21 (“[D]efense of habitation justifies killing an intruder who is assaulting the defendant’s home with the intent of reaching its occupants and committing a felony against them . . . [and] allows one to kill to prevent an intruder’s forced entry.”); State v. Couch, 1946-NMSC-047 , ¶¶ 28-30, 52 N.M. 127 , 193 P.2d 405 (Defense-of-habitation doctrine “gives the householder the right to kill the aggressor, if such killing is necessary or apparently necessary to prevent or repel the felonious aggression . . . [and] gives the householder the right to meet force with f

2023Boyette, 2008-NMSC- 16 030, ¶¶ 17-21 (“[D]efense of habitation justifies killing an intruder who is assaulting 17 the defendant’s home with the intent of reaching its occupants and committing a 18 felony against them . . . [and] allows one to kill to prevent an intruder’s forced 19 entry.”); State v. Couch, 1946-NMSC-047 , ¶¶ 28-30, 52 N.M. 127 , 193 P.2d 405 12 1 (Defense-of-habitation doctrine “gives the householder the right to kill the 2 aggressor, if such killing is necessary or apparently necessary to prevent or repel the 3 felonious aggression . . . [and] gives the householder the right

32023–2023
Colorado v. Connelly green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1990The state relies on Colorado v. Connelly, 479 U.S. 157 , 107 S.Ct. 515 , 93 L.Ed.2d 473 (1986), which held that “coercive police activity is a necessary predicate to the finding that a confession is not ‘voluntary’ within the meaning of the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.” Id. at 167 , 107 S.Ct. at 522 .

1990The state relies on Colorado v. Connelly, 479 U.S. 157 , 107 S.Ct. 515 , 93 L.Ed.2d 473 (1986), which held that “coercive police activity is a necessary predicate to the finding that a confession is not ‘voluntary’ within the meaning of the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.” Id. at 167 , 107 S.Ct. at 522 .

11990–1990
James v. Hood green
nm · 1914
1 sentence

1917In the case of James v. Hood, 19 N. M. 234, 142 Pac. 162 , this court held that it was the duty of counsel to point out specifically the instruction excepted to and the ground upon which the exception is based in advance of the reading of the instruction to the jury in order to avoid the expense and trouble of a second trial.

11917–1917

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 30-2-1 (4) NM § N.M. Stat. § 30-14-8 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 38 (1924–2024) NY 27 (1915–2025) MO 24 (1906–2025) FL 24 (1977–2019) IL 21 (1901–2020) CO 13 (1985–2025) PA 11 (1961–2024) MI 11 (1970–2025) IN 10 (1965–2016) NJ 10 (1967–2025) WA 9 (1958–2024) TX 9 (1992–2018) OK 9 (1953–2019) MA 9 (1987–2024) NM 8 (1917–2023) UT 8 (2006–2023) OH 7 (1956–2019) NE 7 (1922–2021) MS 6 (1986–2006) AZ 6 (1963–2010) AR 6 (1962–2020) MN 6 (1959–2025) AK 6 (1991–2015) WY 5 (1985–2016) WV 5 (1913–2015) NC 5 (1978–2014) HI 4 (1972–1998) IA 4 (1934–2006) MD 4 (1962–2012) KY 3 (2012–2021) WI 3 (1940–2020) DC 3 (1976–2007) OR 3 (2000–2008) GA 3 (2005–2018) CT 3 (1996–2001) LA 3 (1962–2010) AL 2 (2000–2015) SD 2 (2004–2017) NH 2 (1987–1992) VT 2 (2015–2018) NV 2 (2019–2021) KS 2 (1992–2022)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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