United States of America v. Justin Hunt

Albuquerque, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit interference with commerce by extortion under color of official right.

Justin Hunt, a former Albuquerque Police Department lieutenant, engaged in a scheme to arrest drunk drivers who were set up for arrest. Bribes would then be solicited and taken in exchange for Hunt intentionally failing to appear for a court appearance on the DUI charge resulting in the dismissal of the charge.

01/20/2026 Judge update in case as to Justin Hunt. District Judge James O. Browning added. (kd) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 1 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Ryan J Villa appearing for Justin Hunt (Villa, Ryan) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 2 INFORMATION as to Justin Hunt (1) count(s) 1. (fs) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 3 CONSENT TO PLEA BEFORE US MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Justin Hunt (fs) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 4 WAIVER OF INDICTMENT by Justin Hunt (fs) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 5 PLEA AGREEMENT as to Justin Hunt (fs) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 6 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release by Magistrate Judge Karen B. Molzen (fs) (Entered: 01/20/2026)
01/20/2026 7 Clerk's Minutes before Magistrate Judge Karen B. Molzen: Initial Appearance/Plea Hearing as to Justin Hunt held (Recording Info: Liberty-Rio Grande) (kd) (Entered: 01/20/2026)