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Facts

• The Defendant was convicted of aggravated burglary, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to the property of a household member, and larceny. The case involves the Defendant's actions and intent, particularly what his actions caused Ms. Martinez to believe.

Procedural History

• Appeal from the District Court of Santa Fe County: Convicted of aggravated burglary, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to the property of a household member, and larceny.

Parties' Submissions

• Appellant (Defendant): Challenged the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions, contending that more direct evidence was needed to establish various elements of the crimes, especially regarding his intent and the impact of his actions on Ms. Martinez's beliefs.
• Appellee (State of New Mexico): Argued that the State presented sufficient direct and circumstantial evidence from which the jury could draw reasonable inferences and determine that all the elements of the offenses were established.

Legal Issues

• Whether the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to support the Defendant's convictions for aggravated burglary, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal damage to the property of a household member, and larceny.

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment and sentence, holding that sufficient evidence supports the Defendant’s convictions.

Reasons

• Per BOGARDUS, J., with HANISEE, C.J., and DUFFY, J., concurring: The Court was not persuaded by the Defendant's arguments that more direct evidence was necessary to establish the elements of the crimes, particularly regarding his intent and the effects of his actions on Ms. Martinez's beliefs. The Court found that the Defendant's arguments underrepresented the direct and circumstantial evidence available, which allowed the jury to draw reasonable inferences regarding his actions, intent, and the impact on Ms. Martinez. The Court concluded that, after reviewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, there was substantial evidence, both direct and circumstantial, to support a verdict of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt for every element essential to the convictions (paras 1-4).