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United States of America v. Blaine Morgan
Date: 09-29-2021
Case Number: 1:20-cr-01219-JB
Judge: James O. Browning
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Blaine Morgan, 36, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country.
Morgan pleaded guilty on May 25. In his plea agreement, Morgan admitted that on March 29, 2020, he was at a gathering where he and John Doe consumed alcohol. A dispute between the two escalated into a physical fight, during which Morgan stabbed John Doe. John Doe later died from the injuries inflicted by Morgan. The incident took place in Church Rock, New Mexico, on Navajo Nation.
18:1153 and 1112: Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Blaine Morgan?
The outcome was: Defendant was sentenced to 18 months - Court recommends placement at halfway house ASAP; 3 years supervised release with special conditions; Restitution $1,759.35; SPA $100; deft in custody.
Which court heard United States of America v. Blaine Morgan?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County), NM. The presiding judge was James O. Browning.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Blaine Morgan?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Best Albuquerque Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Blaine Morgan decided?
This case was decided on September 29, 2021.