State v. Benavidez - New Mexico Supreme Court

State v. Benavidez

By New Mexico Supreme Court

  • Release Date: 1980-09-10
  • Genre: Law

Description

Defendant was convicted of the first-degree murder of Michael Salazar. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. The issue we decide on appeal is whether the trial court erred in refusing to instruct on voluntary manslaughter. We hold that it did, and reverse.

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