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United States of America v. Marvin Wauneka
Date: 05-22-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque
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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Arising from Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
An Arizona man pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of assault resulting in serious injury following a fatal drunk driving crash.
According to court records, on November 14, 2024, Marvin Wauneka, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, drove under the influence of alcohol, resulting in a single-vehicle, high-speed rollover crash on Navajo Route 54 within the Navajo Nation. The crash caused the deaths of two passengers and seriously injured a third passenger. As the time, Wauneka had a prior DUI conviction.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison made the announcement today.
The Navajo Nation Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations are investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark A. Probasco is prosecuting the case.
Albuquerque, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fatal Drunk Driving
An Arizona man pleaded guilty to two counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of assault resulting in serious injury following a fatal drunk driving crash.
According to court records, on November 14, 2024, Marvin Wauneka, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, drove under the influence of alcohol, resulting in a single-vehicle, high-speed rollover crash on Navajo Route 54 within the Navajo Nation. The crash caused the deaths of two passengers and seriously injured a third passenger. As the time, Wauneka had a prior DUI conviction.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison made the announcement today.
The Navajo Nation Police Department and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations are investigating this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark A. Probasco is prosecuting the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Marvin Wauneka?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Marvin Wauneka?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, NM.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Marvin Wauneka?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Albuquerque. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albuquerque, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Marvin Wauneka decided?
This case was decided on May 22, 2025.