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Facts

• The Defendant filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on the grounds of double jeopardy, arguing that his multiple conspiracy convictions were based on a single conspiratorial agreement, which violated his double jeopardy rights.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Plaintiff-Appellant (State): Argued that the district court erred in granting the habeas petition because the Defendant failed to provide a sufficient record for the district court to conduct its double jeopardy analysis (para 6).
• Defendant-Appellee: Satisfied his burden by establishing a record containing a plea with multiple conspiracy convictions seemingly based on a single conspiratorial agreement (para 7).

Legal Issues

• Whether the district court erred in granting the Defendant's petition for writ of habeas corpus on double jeopardy grounds.
• Whether the Defendant satisfied his burden of providing a sufficient record for the district court to conduct its double jeopardy analysis.

Disposition

• The matter is remanded to the district court for further proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's order (para 12).

Reasons

• Per Curiam: The Supreme Court of New Mexico decided to remand the case to the district court for further proceedings, following the State's appeal of the district court's grant of a writ of habeas corpus to the Defendant on double jeopardy grounds. The Court found that the Defendant had satisfied his burden by establishing a record that showed his multiple conspiracy convictions were seemingly based on a single conspiratorial agreement, which violated his double jeopardy rights. The State had failed to provide a factual basis that might support multiple conspiracies at the plea stage or highlight specific evidence in the record on appeal that would justify multiple punishments. The proper remedy for the violation of the Defendant's double jeopardy rights, arising out of a plea agreement, is to remand the matter to the district court. On remand, the State may either accept the sentence imposed below, as corrected by the district court, or agree to vacate the plea (paras 1-12).