Albuquerque, NM – Jury Trials for the Week of February 20, 2023

The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice.

The week of February 20, 2023 there are 5 jury trials taking place in Bernalillo County, including homicide cases.

Stephen Goldman D-202-CR-201903363/Julio Alementero D-202-CR-201903364/Jimmie Atkins D-202-CR-201903366 (Continuation from week of 2/13)
1st Degree Murder 2 counts
Conspiracy to Commit 1st Degree Murder
Kidnapping 2 Counts
Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping
Armed Robbery 2 counts
Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery
Tampering w/Evidence 3 counts
Conspiracy to Commit Tampering w/Evidence

William Diaz Jr D-202-CR-2021-01856Armed Robbery (Firearm Enhancement)
Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery
Receipt, Transportation or Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by Certain Persons
Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon)(Firearm Enhancement)
Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)(Firearm Enhancement)

Artemio Varela-Garcia D-202-CR-2021-01483
Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (clothed) 3rd degree 4 counts
Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor (unclothed) 2nd degree
Criminal Sexual Penetration in the 1st Degree (Child Under 13)
Attempt to commit Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor (Child Under 13)
Bribery of a Witness (Threats or Bribes-Reporting)
Theft of Identity

Michael Meza D-202-CR-2022-01633
Receiving or Transferring Stolen Motor Vehicles (1st Offense)

Steven Naranjo D-202-CR-2022-01821
Non-Residential Burglary
Conspiracy to Commit Non-Residential Burglary

As always defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they’re convicted in a court of law.