State v. Groves

Summary

The New Mexico Supreme Court affirmed the district court’s denial of pretrial release for Elexus Groves, holding that the order was lawfully based on the new constitutional authority allowing detention of defendants who present a danger to the community. The Court found substantial evidence supporting the finding that no conditions of release would reasonably protect public safety and declined to address the capital‑offense theory ground. The decision rests on the clear‑and‑convincing‑evidence standard and the abuse‑of‑discretion review framework.