Probation Messed Up in Sex Offender Case | Santa Fe News

A former teacher convicted of criminal sexual contact and battery with two students is facing a legal reversal after his probation was prematurely terminated — a move the state says was illegal. The New Mexico Court of Appeals has ordered the case back to district court, declaring that even with a conditional discharge, mandatory sex-offender probation still applies. Victims were left in the dark about the early termination, exposing systemic flaws. Now, Howard may have to withdraw his guilty plea due to an unlawful original plea deal, forcing a full reevaluation of his sentence — and the fight for justice isn’t over yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5efdbde0ac88168