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United States of America v. Timothy Begay
Date: 05-29-2026
Case Number: 1:25-cr-03355
Judge: David H. Urias
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Nicholas Marshall
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1153.
Reported by Kent Morlan
On December 9, 2024, Timothy Begay, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving drunk when he crossed the center line and hit a car driving the opposite direction, killing the driver. At the time of the crash, Begay was driving 107 MPH. Medical records showed that he has a blood alcohol level of .239.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Farmington Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall is prosecuting the case.
Reported by Kent Morlan
On December 9, 2024, Timothy Begay, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving drunk when he crossed the center line and hit a car driving the opposite direction, killing the driver. At the time of the crash, Begay was driving 107 MPH. Medical records showed that he has a blood alcohol level of .239.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Farmington Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall is prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
Begay pleaded guilty to second degree murder and faces up 15 years in prison at sentencing.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Timothy Begay?
The outcome was: Begay pleaded guilty to second degree murder and faces up 15 years in prison at sentencing.
Which court heard United States of America v. Timothy Begay?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County), NM. The presiding judge was David H. Urias.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Timothy Begay?
Plaintiff's attorney: Nicholas Marshall. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Timothy Begay decided?
This case was decided on May 29, 2026.