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STATE v. CHRISTOPHER

No. 12718.

615 P.2d 263 (1980)

94 N.M. 648

STATE of New Mexico, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. David L. CHRISTOPHER, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Mexico.

August 7, 1980.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Martha A. Daly, App. Defender, Santa Fe, for defendant-appellant.

Jeff Bingaman, Atty. Gen., Arthur Encinias, Asst. Atty. Gen., Santa Fe, for plaintiff-appellee.

OPINION

FEDERICI, Justice.

Defendant-appellant was tried and convicted for first degree murder of his wife. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. He appeals.

The following issues are before this Court:

1. Whether statements contained in the "Juror's Handbook" were prejudicial.

2. Whether cross-examination of character witnesses concerning 23-year old convictions of the defendant was relevant.

3. Whether cross-examination...

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