Meet Dona Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers who took office in January of 2021 on a pledge to reform the office, restore public confidence, and make the office more accountable to the community. Honoring crime victims and respecting the rights of criminal defendants are not mutually exclusive concepts.
The District Attorney's job is an obligation to do so. My office will seek to accomplish both simultaneously and by doing so uphold the rule of law, maximize public safety, and initiate a restoration of confidence in and respect for the criminal justice system in New Mexico. Victims of enumerated crimes in New Mexico possess specific rights guaranteed by our state constitution.
The District Attorney's job is an obligation to do so. My office will seek to accomplish both simultaneously and by doing so uphold the rule of law, maximize public safety, and initiate a restoration of confidence in and respect for the criminal justice system in New Mexico. Victims of enumerated crimes in New Mexico possess specific rights guaranteed by our state constitution.
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Is a criminal justice system that effectively balances the need for public security within our communities and the rights of the individual accused of crimes. For minor criminal offenses, my administration will consider case resolution by use of diversionary programs where feasible. However, we will also pursue significant criminal penalties for exceptionally heinous offenses where such a disposition is either warranted or mandatory.
Many crime victims find the criminal justice system a frightening and intimidating process. If you are impacted by a crime or a victim of crime, the Victim Assistance Division is here to help provide information, assistance, and support during this difficult time. Our advocates are available to help you understand how the system works because many victims find themselves alone, helpless, and without resources.
Victims' rights are protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges as vigorously as are the rights of criminal defendants; and. The provisions of Article 2. Section 24 of the constitution of New Mexico are implemented in statute. Make a statement to the court at sentencing and at any post sentencing hearings for the accused.
Employees of the District Attorney's office are entrusted with the critical work of protecting and fighting for our community to help victims of a crime and make our community a safer place to live. The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, staff, and interns to support the office's mission.
2. I am a victim of crime in Dona Ana County, and I need to find out the status of my case at the District Attorney's Office?. 3. I am a victim of a crime with a pending case at the DA's office; what should I do if the perpetrator and/or their family have been threatening and harassing me/my family.
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Yellohdaysee
Jun 05, 2021
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Samantha Matkin
Sep 08, 2019
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Stacey Hunt
Nov 24, 2015
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Lisa Cano was murdered by her son, Joshua Hunt on July 18th, 2014. He has been charged with 1st degree murder and tampering with evidence. Joshua killed his mother by striking her 16 times with a sword while she slept. This man is undoubtedly guilty and yet the Las Cruces District Attourney has yet to convict and sentence him. I under stand there is a legal 'process'. What I don't understand is why it has taken so long for there to be justice for Lisa. I was originally in contact with the victim advocate. When the case started there was also a different DA. I have left 8 messages in 3 weeks for
