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Attorney General
Raúl Torrez
Criminal Appeals
Pursuant to statute, the Office of the Attorney General represents the State in every criminal appeal filed in New Mexico. In addition, the Criminal Appeals Division represents wardens in state and federal habeas corpus cases, represents the State’s interest in extraordinary writ cases.
Each year members of the Criminal Appeals Division file briefs in the New Mexico Court of Appeals, the New Mexico Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Attorneys participate in training for prosecutors and judges. Several attorneys are active on various Supreme Court committees.
DA Liason List
DA Liaison List
The liaison list is intended to provide information to prosecution. The philosophy is to offer guidance and avoid any missteps that may adversely impact a criminal prosecution.
How To Take an Appeal Handbook
How To Take an Appeal Handbook
This handbook is a guide to the appellate rules governing the institution of an appeal.
Court of Appeals Attorney Information (Documents and Forms)
Includes Sample Docketing Statement.
Multi-Disciplinary Domestic Violence Conference
Appellate Update Materials
July 13, 2022
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2022 Multi-Disciplinary Domestic Violence Conference
District Attorney’s Conference
Appellate Update Seminar Materials
May 12, 2022
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2022 District Attorneys Fall Conference
November 10, 2021
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2021 District Attorneys Fall Conference
May 18, 2021
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2021 District Attorneys Spring Conference
November 18, 2020
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2020 District Attorneys Fall Conference
April 15, 2020
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2020 District Attorneys Conference
October 23, 2019
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2019 District Attorneys Conference
April 25, 2019
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2019 District Attorneys Conference
November 7, 2018
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2018 District Attorneys Conference
US Supreme Court Criminal Law Update - 2017 Term
April 19, 2018
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2018 District Attorneys Conference
April 13, 2017
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2017 District Attorneys Conference
Victim Advocate Appellate Procedure Summary
November 16, 2016
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2016 District Attorneys Conference
April 27, 2016
Appellate Law Update Presentation - 2016 District Attorneys Spring Conference
November 17, 2015
Appellate Law Update Presentation
May 6, 2015
Appellate Update Presentation
Imwinkelried, Section 10.07
Past Recollection Recorded and Present Recollection Refreshed or Revived
State v. Peter Chavez
Aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer
Order dismissing State v. Peter Chavez