Albuquerque –
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice. The week of May 12, 2025, there are six jury trials taking place in Bernalillo County.
Andy Doreste-Saumell
Case Number: D-202-CR-2023-02592
- Two Counts Homicide by Vehicle (Reckless Driving)
- Two Counts Great Bodily Injury by Vehicle (Reckless Driving)
- Abuse of a Child (Does Not Result in Death or Great Bodily Harm)
- Two Count of Reckless Driving
- Racing on Highways
At 8:30 AM, on May 12, 2025, the jury trial in the case of State of New Mexico v. Andy Doreste-Saumell will be presided over by Judge Emeterio L. Rudolfo in Courtroom 620.
You can read our previous coverage on this here: https://abqraw.com/post/man-charged-after-street-racing-crash-leaves-2-dead-3-critically-injured/ and https://abqraw.com/post/man-in-deadly-street-racing-crash-released-from-jail/
MDC Booking Info: https://viaintfacep2.bernco.gov/custodylist/Detail/22340231718817
Case Number: D-202-CR-2024-02484
- Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)(Firearm Enhancement)
- Aggravated Burglary (Deadly Weapon)(Firearm Enhancement)
- Receipt, Transportation or Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon (There is a pending motion to sever this count)
On May 12, 2025, at 8:30 AM, a jury trial in the case of State of New Mexico v. Adrian Dine Zahney will be held before Judge Britt M. Baca in Courtroom 716. The jury trial before Judge Baca will continue daily at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 716 from May 13 through May 14, 2025.
MDC Booking Info: https://viaintfacep2.bernco.gov/custodylist/Detail/22029265271073
Case Number: D-202-CR-2024-02087
- Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)
At 8:30 AM, on May 12, 2025, the jury trial in the case of State of New Mexico v. Wyshana Shalon Valentine will be presided over by Judge Clara Moran in Courtroom 402. The jury trial before Judge Moran will be held daily at 8:30 AM from May 14 through May 16, 2025, in Courtroom 402. On May 13, 2025, the trial will begin at 10:00 AM in the same courtroom.
MDC Booking Info: https://viaintfacep2.bernco.gov/custodylist/Detail/21932925303714
Case Number: D-202-CR-2024-01624
- Receipt, Transportation or Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon
- Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)
- Burglary of a Vehicle
- Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
- Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer (Arrest)
On May 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM, a motion hearing in the case of State of New Mexico v. Jayson Matthew Rael will be held before Judge Matthew E. Chavez in Courtroom 606. At 9:00 AM, on May 13, 2025, a status hearing/conference in the same case will take place before Judge Chavez in Courtroom 606. On May 15, 2025, at 8:30 AM, a jury trial for State of New Mexico v. Jayson Matthew Rael is scheduled to be held before Judge Chavez, with the courtroom location to be confirmed at a later time.
Erik Lea
Case Number: D-202-CR-2019-01452
- Kidnapping (First Degree)(Victim 18 or Over)
- Criminal Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree (Results in Personal Injury)
At 9:00 AM, on May 12, 2025, a jury trial in the case of State of New Mexico v. Erik Thomas Lea will be held before Judge Courtney B. Weaks in Courtroom 416. The jury trial will continue daily at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 416 from May 13 through May 16, 2025.
Dominic Martinez
Case Number: D-202-CR-2024-00478
- Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor in the Fourth Degree (Force or Coercion)
- Criminal Sexual Penetration in the Fourth Degree (Child 13 – 16)
- Criminal Sexual Penetration in the Fourth Degree (Child 13 – 16)
On May 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM, a jury trial in the case of State of New Mexico v. Dominic Ivan Martinez will be held before Judge T. Glenn Ellington; the courtroom location is currently unknown. The trial will continue on May 13, 2025, at 8:30 AM, before Judge Ellington; the courtroom location has not been specified.
To reiterate, defendants are presumed innocent until they are convicted in a court of law.
You can see the District Court schedule here: https://seconddistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/court-dockets/bernalillo-county-district-court-docket/
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