The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice. During the week commencing September 30, 2024, the office will be actively involved in conducting five jury trials within the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County.

Lee Cuellar

Case Number: D-202-CR-202101131

  • First Degree Murder (Willful & Deliberate)

Judge Britt M. Baca will preside over Cuellar’s trial, which is scheduled to commence on October 1, 2024.

Michael Thompson

Case Number: D-202-CR-202300072

  • Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon)
  • Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon)

Thompson’s trial is scheduled for September 30, 2024, with Judge Stanley Whitaker presiding.

Daniel Chavez

Case Number: D-202-CR-202303179

  • Bribery of a Witness (Threats-False Testimony)

Chavez’s trial is expected to begin on October 3, 2024, with Judge Lucy Solimon overseeing it.

Manuel Palmier Barros

Case Number: D-202-CR-202303176

  • 3 Counts of Aggravated Stalking (Violation of Protection Order)
  • 2 Counts of Violation of Restraining Order Prohibiting Domestic Violence

It has been confirmed that several charges against Barros have been dismissed. Nevertheless, he remains scheduled for trial on two remaining charges at the end of October.

Guillermo Acosta

Case Number: D-202-CR-202301720

  • Kidnapping First Degree (Intent to Commit Sexual Offense)
  • Criminal Sexual Penetration in the First Degree (Great Bodily Harm/Great Mental Anguish)

Acosta is slated to go before a Judge on October 2, 2024. His trail will be overseen by Judge Courtney Weaks.

As per the legal principle, defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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