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State of New Mexico v. Felipe Hernandez
Date: 10-29-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Plaintiff's Attorney: Dona Ana County, New Mexico, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Las Cruces, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.
Felipe Hernandez, a New Mexico police officer, opened fire and killed a woman as she was driving away from him.
Gomez did not present a threat to the officer or anyone else, and therefore, there was no reason for Hernandez to start shooting.
The City of Las Cruces settled a civil suit with Teresa Gomez's family for $20 million
Felipe Hernandez, a New Mexico police officer, opened fire and killed a woman as she was driving away from him.
Gomez did not present a threat to the officer or anyone else, and therefore, there was no reason for Hernandez to start shooting.
The City of Las Cruces settled a civil suit with Teresa Gomez's family for $20 million
Outcome:
Jury trial.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New Mexico v. Felipe Hernandez?
The outcome was: Jury trial.
Which court heard State of New Mexico v. Felipe Hernandez?
This case was heard in District Court, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, NM. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of New Mexico v. Felipe Hernandez?
Plaintiff's attorney: Dona Ana County, New Mexico, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Las Cruces Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New Mexico v. Felipe Hernandez decided?
This case was decided on October 29, 2025.