Mauricio Melendez Murder Case

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OUTCOME: Conviction Reversed

Mauricio Melendez was convicted of first degree murder in the shooting death of his wife. He received a sentence of 40 years to life in prison. He appealed his conviction to the Nevada Supreme Court, i ... t was denied. Ms. Connolly represented him on post-conviction relief. She successfully proved that her client’s constitutional rights had been violated; that he had received ineffective assistance of counsel at trial. As a result, Mr. Melendez’ conviction was reversed.