Form 9-408 NMRA
Form 9-408. Plea and disposition agreement.
[For use with District Court Rule 5-304 NMRA]
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
___________________ COUNTY
___________________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT
No. ______________
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
v.
_______________________________, Defendant.
DOB: ____________________
SSN: _____________________
PLEA AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT1
The State of New Mexico and the defendant hereby agree to the following
disposition of this case:
Plea:
The defendant agrees to plead [guilty] [no contest] to the following offenses: _________
_____________________________________________________________________.
Terms:
This agreement is made subject to the following conditions:
[1.
Agreement as to sentence. That the following disposition will be made of the
charges:_____________________________________________________________ ]2
[1.
No agreement as to sentence. There are no agreements as to sentencing. The
mandatory minimum penalties, maximum possible penalties, and possible sentence
enhancements are as follows: _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
(set forth possible penalties).]
2.
Additional charges. The following charges will be dismissed, or if not yet filed,
shall not be brought against the defendant3:___________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
[3.
Restitution. The defendant agrees to pay restitution as follows:______________
_____________________________________________________________________.]
4.
Effect on charging document. That this agreement, unless rejected or
withdrawn, serves to amend the complaint, indictment, or information to charge the
offense to which the defendant pleads, without the filing of any additional pleading. If the
plea is rejected or withdrawn, the original charges are automatically reinstated.
5.
Waiver of defenses and appeal. Unless this plea is rejected or withdrawn, the
defendant gives up any and all motions, defenses, objections or requests which the
defendant has made or raised, or could assert hereafter, to the court's entry of judgment
and imposition of a sentence consistent with this agreement. The defendant waives the
right to appeal the conviction that results from the entry of this plea agreement.
6.
Withdrawal permitted if agreement rejected. If after reviewing this agreement
and any presentence report the court concludes that any of its provisions are
unacceptable, the court will allow the withdrawal of the plea, and this agreement will be
void. If the plea is withdrawn, neither the plea nor any statements arising out of the plea
proceedings shall be admissible as evidence against the defendant in any criminal
proceedings.
I understand that entry of this plea agreement may have an effect upon my immigration
or naturalization status, and I acknowledge that, if I am represented by an attorney, my
attorney has advised me of the immigration consequences of this plea agreement.
(Domestic violence or felony cases only.) I understand that an entry of a plea for a crime
of domestic violence or felony will affect my constitutional right to bear arms, including
shipping, receiving, possessing or owning any firearm or ammunition, all of which are
crimes punishable under federal law for a person convicted of domestic violence.
I understand that entry of this plea agreement may require me to register as a sex
offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act [Sections 29-11A-1 to
-10 NMSA 1978] and I acknowledge that, if I am represented by an attorney, my
attorney has advised me of the requirement to register. [ ] (check here if inapplicable)
I have read and understand the above. I have discussed the case and my constitutional
rights with my lawyer. I understand that by pleading [guilty] [no contest] I will be giving
up my right to a trial by jury, to confront, cross-examine and compel the attendance of
witnesses and my privilege against self-incrimination.
I understand that if the court grants me probation, a suspended sentence, a deferred
sentence or a conditional discharge, the terms and conditions thereof are subject to
modification in the event that I violate any of the terms or conditions imposed.
__________________________________
Date
__________________________________
Defendant
DEFENSE COUNSEL REVIEW
I have reviewed the plea and disposition agreement with my client. I have discussed
this case with my client and I have advised my client of my client's constitutional rights
and possible defenses.
__________________________________
Defense counsel
__________________________________
Date
PROSECUTOR REVIEW
I have reviewed and approve this plea and disposition agreement and find that it is
appropriate and consistent with the best interests of justice.
__________________________________
Prosecutor
__________________________________
Date
DISTRICT COURT APPROVAL
The defendant personally appearing before me and I have concluded as follows:
1.
That the defendant understands the charges set forth in the [complaint]
[information] [indictment].
2.
That the defendant understands the range of possible sentences for the offenses
charged, from probation to a maximum of ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
3.
That the defendant understands the following constitutional rights which the
defendant gives up by pleading [guilty] [no contest]:
(a)
the right to trial by jury, if any;
(b)
the right to the assistance of an attorney at trial, and to an appointed
attorney, to be furnished free of charge, if the defendant cannot afford one;
(c)
the right to confront the witnesses against the defendant and to cross-
examine them as to the truthfulness of their testimony;
(d)
the right to present evidence on the defendant's own behalf, and to have
the state compel witnesses of the defendant's choosing to appear and testify;
(e)
the right to remain silent and to be presumed innocent until proven guilty
beyond a reasonable doubt.
4.
That the defendant wishes to give up the constitutional rights of which the
defendant has been advised.
5.
That there exists a basis in fact for believing the defendant [is guilty of]
[committed] the offenses charged and that an independent record for such factual basis
has been made.
6.
That the defendant and the prosecutor have entered into a plea agreement and
that the defendant understands and consents to its terms.
7.
That the plea is voluntary and not the result of force, threats or promises other
than a plea agreement.
8.
That under the circumstances, it is reasonable that the defendant plead [guilty]
[no contest].
9.
That the defendant understands that a conviction may have an effect upon the
defendant's immigration or naturalization status and that, if the defendant is represented
by counsel, the defendant has been advised by counsel of the immigration
consequences of the plea.
10.
That the defendant understands that a conviction may require the defendant to
register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act and
that if the defendant is represented by counsel, the defendant has been advised by
counsel of the requirement to register.
On the basis of these findings, I conclude that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily and
intelligently pleads [guilty] [no contest] to the above charges and accepts such plea.
These findings shall be made a part of the record in the above-styled case.
__________________________________
District Judge
__________________________________
Date