Background & Statement: Statement From N.M. A.G. Torrez Regarding Supreme Court Decision Impacting the Length of Sentence for Sergio Almanza
July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 27 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following statement on July 26, 2024:
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Background: In 2016 the Legislature increased the basic sentence for homicide by vehicle while under the influence (DWI) from six to 15 years. Unfortunately, they neglected to amend the Earned Meritorious Reduction Act (EMRA) which determines whether this crime is a "non-violent offense" entitled to a 50% good time credit or a "s . . .
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Background: In 2016 the Legislature increased the basic sentence for homicide by vehicle while under the influence (DWI) from six to 15 years. Unfortunately, they neglected to amend the Earned Meritorious Reduction Act (EMRA) which determines whether this crime is a "non-violent offense" entitled to a 50% good time credit or a "s . . .