(DOWNLOAD) "State v. Molina" by New Mexico Supreme Court ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: State v. Molina
- Author : New Mexico Supreme Court
- Release Date : January 29, 1984
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 49 KB
Description
This is a criminal action which was brought in Valencia County. Nick Molina (respondent) was charged with and convicted of possession with intent to distribute heroin. Respondent appealed the conviction to the Court of Appeals on two issues: (1) whether the trial court should have suppressed evidence seized pursuant to a nighttime search warrant; and (2) whether the prosecutor violated respondents right to remain silent while cross-examining him during trial. The Court of Appeals reversed, finding that questions by the prosecutor violated respondents fifth amendment right to remain silent. We granted the States petition for certiorari. We reverse on the issue of violation of the right to remain silent and affirm on the issue relating to the search warrant.