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State of New Mexico v. Levi Chavez
Date: 07-16-2013
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Judge: George Eichwal
Court: District Court, Sandoval County, New Mexico
Plaintiff's Attorney: Bryan McKay
Defendant's Attorney: David Serna
Description:
The State of New Mexico charged former Albuquerque police officer Levi Chavez, age 32, with first-degree murder in conjunction with the death of Tera Chavez, age 26, in October of 2007. Mrs. Chavez died from a gun shot wound caused by an Albuquerque police department issued gun. The State claimed that Levi Chavez shot and killed his wife and then attempted to make it look like a suicide.
Defendant denied that he killed his wife and claimed that she committed suicide.
Chavez told jurors that he found his wife dead from a gunshot wound and thought it was God's way of punishing him.
Defendant denied that he killed his wife and claimed that she committed suicide.
Chavez told jurors that he found his wife dead from a gunshot wound and thought it was God's way of punishing him.
Outcome:
Not guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New Mexico v. Levi Chavez?
The outcome was: Not guilty.
Which court heard State of New Mexico v. Levi Chavez?
This case was heard in District Court, Sandoval County, New Mexico, NM. The presiding judge was George Eichwal.
Who were the attorneys in State of New Mexico v. Levi Chavez?
Plaintiff's attorney: Bryan McKay. Defendant's attorney: David Serna.
When was State of New Mexico v. Levi Chavez decided?
This case was decided on July 16, 2013.