New Mexico Supreme Court· 1/5/1984

State v. McCrary

Citations

675 P.2d 120
100 N.M. 671

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holding that where defendant’s conduct creates a high degree of risk, subjective knowledge is inferred by circumstantial evidence tending to prove defendant should have realized the risk under the circumstances
holding that the defendants’ agreement to a six-month extension under then Rule of Criminal Procedure 37 precluded them from asserting their right to a speedy trial during the time of the extension
holding that where defendant’s conduct creates a high degree of risk, subjective knowledge is inferred by circumstantial evidence tending to prove defendant should have realized the risk under the circumstances
finding that the State had good cause to file nolle prosequis and subsequently charge the defendants with higher-degree offenses
stating that committee commentary is not binding authority
“[T]he element of intent is seldom susceptible to direct proof and accordingly may be proved by circumstantial evidence.”

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Judges: Payne, Federici, Riordan, Stowers, Sosa

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