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United States of America v. Spencer George Klinekole

Date: 08-19-2025

Case Number: 2:24-cr-01030

Judge: Margaret I. Strickland

Court: The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Las Cruces

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Las Cruces, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant Violent Assault


Mescalero Man Sentenced to Prison for Violent Assault





A Mescalero man was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for a violent attack that left a victim seriously injured.



On November 2, 2022, Spencer George Klinekole, 41, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, assaulted Jane Doe with a baseball bat, causing serious bodily injury.



Upon his release from prison, Klinekole will be subject to three years of supervised release.



Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Acting Special Agent in Charge Philip Russell of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office made the announcement today.



The Las Cruces Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Executive Assistant United States Attorney Christopher McNair is prosecuting the case.
Outcome:

51 months in prison and three years of supervised release.






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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Spencer George Klinekole?

The outcome was: 51 months in prison and three years of supervised release.

Which court heard United States of America v. Spencer George Klinekole?

This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (Dona Ana County), NM. The presiding judge was Margaret I. Strickland.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Spencer George Klinekole?

Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Las Cruces. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Las Cruces Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Spencer George Klinekole decided?

This case was decided on August 19, 2025.