Does the Criminal Appeals Division assist people who want a crime investigated?
No. This Division represents the State when a criminal conviction has been obtained and the person convicted has appealed, seeking to have his or her conviction reversed. The Division is also responsible for representing prison wardens when a prisoner claims that his conviction or the conditions of his confinement violate the New Mexico or United States Constitution such claims are made by filing a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Most of these cases arise from charges filed and prosecuted by the District Attorney. The Criminal Appeals Division does not investigate crimes, conduct grand jury proceedings, or investigate criminal allegations.
