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State of New Mexico v. Christina Escobedo Arriaga

Date: 12-31-2025

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: Click Here For The Best Las Cruces Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory

Description:
Las Cruces, New Mexico, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:

Two counts of Homicide by Vehicle (Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Drug)
One count of Great Bodily Harm by Vehicle (Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Drug)
Two counts of Intentional Abuse of a Child Resulting in Death
One count of Abuse of a Child Resulting in Great Bodily Harm
One count of Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor

Arriaga was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and crashing a 2007 purple Dodge Charger in August, resulting in the deaths of a 15-year-old and a 12-year-old, including her own daughter.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of New Mexico v. Christina Escobedo Arriaga?

The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.

Which court heard State of New Mexico v. Christina Escobedo Arriaga?

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. Christina Escobedo Arriaga?

Plaintiff's attorney: Dona Ana County, New Mexico, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Las Cruces Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of New Mexico v. Christina Escobedo Arriaga decided?

This case was decided on December 31, 2025.