People v. Montoya, 06CR2548
Jul 01, 2011OUTCOME: Conviction vacated and new trial ordered
On remand from the Court of Appeals, the trial judge vacated Mr. Montoya's conviction for sexual assault on a child and ordered a new trial
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OUTCOME: Conviction vacated and new trial ordered
On remand from the Court of Appeals, the trial judge vacated Mr. Montoya's conviction for sexual assault on a child and ordered a new trial
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OUTCOME: Convictions reversed and case remanded for a new trial
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OUTCOME: Convictions reversed and remanded for a new trial
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OUTCOME: Case remanded for hearing
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OUTCOME: Convictions vacated
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OUTCOME: Convictions vacated
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OUTCOME: Convictions vacated
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