Press – First Judicial District Attorney

ADA Samuel D. Jandt Nominated for 2025 MADD New Mexico Honoring Heroes Banquet Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor

December 3, 2025December 30, 2025

The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce Assistant District Attorney Samuel D. Jandt nomination for the 2025…

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State v. Flores-Torres

September 17, 2025November 4, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eleazar Flores-Torres Convicted of Second-Degree Murder Santa Fe, NM — Today, in Case No. D-101-CR-2022-00361, Eleazar Flores-Torres…

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DNA takes years and the Supreme Court imposed deadlines make prosecution pay the price

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Modern juries expect scientific evidence, especially when there is potential DNA evidence such as sexual assault evidence kits or “touch”…

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Setting the Record Straight on Case Dismissals

August 19, 2025August 20, 2025

A recent article in the New Mexican is misleading and lacks the understanding required to report on the criminal justice…