Form 9-408A NMRA
Form 9-408A. Plea and disposition agreement.
[For use with Magistrate Court Rule 6-502 NMRA,
Metropolitan Court Rule 7-502 NMRA, and
Municipal Court Rule 8-502 NMRA]
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
[COUNTY OF ___________________]
[CITY OF _______________________]
__________________ COURT
[STATE OF NEW MEXICO]
[COUNTY OF ___________________]
[CITY OF _______________________]
v.
No. __________
_______________________________, Defendant.
DOB: ____________________
S.S.#: ____________________
PLEA AND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT
The prosecution 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:
On the following understandings, terms, and conditions:
[1.
Agreement as to sentence. That the following disposition will be made of the
charges:______________________________________________________________]1
[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.
Dismissed or additional charges. That the prosecution will dismiss the
following charges: ____________
______________________________________________________________________
The following charges are not yet filed and will not be filed against the defendant:
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________2
3.
New charges. The complaint is hereby amended to add the following charges
against defendant: ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4.
Effect on charging document. That this agreement, unless rejected or
withdrawn, serves to amend the complaint to charge the offense to which the defendant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 If the plea is rejected or withdrawn,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 Unless this plea is rejected or withdrawn, that
the defendant hereby 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.
6.
Withdrawal permitted if agreement rejected. That, 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 shall
be null and 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 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 if I am entitled to a jury,3 to confront, cross-
examine, and compel the attendance of witnesses, my privilege against self-
incrimination, and my right to appeal my conviction. I agree to enter my plea as
indicated above on the terms and conditions set forth herein. I fully understand that if,
as part of this agreement, I am granted probation, a suspended sentence, or a deferred
sentence by the court, the terms and conditions thereof are subject to modification in
the event that I violate any of the terms or conditions imposed.
I understand that entry of this plea agreement may have an effect upon my
immigration or naturalization status, as well as my legal rights and personal
opportunities, and I acknowledge that, if I am represented by an attorney, my attorney
has advised me of the immigration consequences of this plea agreement.
(For use only in Magistrate and Metropolitan Court.)
(Domestic violence cases only.) I understand that an entry of a plea for a crime of
domestic violence 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.
(For use only in Magistrate and Metropolitan Court.)
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
through 29-11A-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 and complete if applicable.)
Conditional plea
[ ]
I understand that the plea of guilty that I have entered is conditioned upon my
appeal. If I file an appeal on the issue of ________________________ (describe pre-
trial motion upon which appeal will be based) and I win my appeal on this issue I may
withdraw my plea.
_________________________
Date
_________________________________________
Defendant
I have discussed this case with my client in detail and I have advised my client of my
client’s constitutional rights and all possible defenses. I believe that the plea and
disposition set forth herein are appropriate under the facts of this case. I concur in the
entry of the plea as indicated above and on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
_________________________
_________________________________________
Date
Defense Counsel
I have reviewed this matter and concur that the plea and disposition set forth herein
are appropriate and are in the interests of justice.
_________________________
_________________________________________
Date
Prosecutor
Approved: ________________________________
_________________________________________
Judge