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State of New Mexico v. Joseph Matthew Gregory Jones

Date: 07-19-2025

Case Number: S-1-SC-39949

Judge: T. Glenn Ellington

Court: District Court, Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Plaintiff's Attorney: Santa Fe New Mexico District Attorney's office

Defendant's Attorney:



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Description:
Santa Fe, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with burglary and felony murder.



Defendant was charged in relevant part with aggravated burglary and felony murder. At trial, Defendant did not contest that he was the intruder, instead filing a motion for directed verdict on the grounds that he never entered a prohibited space that would support the underlying aggravated burglary charge under Section 30-16-4.



Outcome:
The district court denied Defendant's motion, and Defendant was ultimately convicted of aggravated burglary and felony murder.



Sentenced to life.



Affirmed.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of New Mexico v. Joseph Matthew Gregory Jones?

The outcome was: The district court denied Defendant's motion, and Defendant was ultimately convicted of aggravated burglary and felony murder. Sentenced to life. Affirmed.

Which court heard State of New Mexico v. Joseph Matthew Gregory Jones?

This case was heard in District Court, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, NM. The presiding judge was T. Glenn Ellington.

Who were the attorneys in State of New Mexico v. Joseph Matthew Gregory Jones?

Plaintiff's attorney: Santa Fe New Mexico District Attorney's office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Santa Fe Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was State of New Mexico v. Joseph Matthew Gregory Jones decided?

This case was decided on July 19, 2025.