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      "STATE of New Mexico, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Eloisa CRESPIN, Defendant-Appellant."
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        "text": "OPINION\nWOOD, Chief Judge.\nDefendant pled guilty to two fourth degree felonies. The sentences were suspended and defendant was placed on probation. Her appeal asserts that the length of her probation is greater than the maximum time authorized by statute. We agree.\nAfter orally imposing sentence, the trial court stated: \u201cI will suspend imposition of sentence on each of these charges and put you on probation for a period of three years on each count. That\u2019s a total of six years probation.\u201d These remarks by the trial court differ somewhat from the written sentence which was imposed. Because these remarks do not amount to a final judgment, we do not consider them further. State v. Hatley, 72 N.M. 377, 384 P.2d 252 (1963); State v. Morris, 69 N.M. 89, 364 P.2d 348 (1961); State v. Atencio, 85 N.M. 484, 513 P.2d 1266 (Ct.App.1973).\nThe final judgment entered by the trial court sentenced defendant to a penitentiary term of not less than one nor more than five years for each count. The judgment states: \u201cExecution of sentence is suspended and Defendant is ordered to be placed on probation for Six (6) Years . . . .\u201d\nThe State views this judgment as imposing consecutive sentences with probation for a period of three years on each count. On the basis of this view, the State argues that under \u00a7 40A-29-17, N.M.S.A.1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6) the total probation period of five years applies to each crime and that consecutive sentences of probation are authorized. Defendant contends that under \u00a7 40A-29-17, supra, consecutive terms of probation exceeding five years are not authorized. See Fox v. United States, 354 F.2d 752 (10th Cir. 1965); Compare, however, United States v. Lancer, 508 F.2d 719 (3rd Cir. 1975). We do not answer these contentions because they are based on a mistaken view of the judgment.\nThe final judgment of the trial court does not state whether the sentences were to be served concurrently or consecutively. Absent such a statement, the sentences are to be served concurrently. State v. Padilla, 85 N.M. 140, 509 P.2d 1335 (1973); Swope v. Cooksie, 59 N.M. 429, 285 P.2d 793 (1955); Deats v. State, 84 N.M. 405, 503 P.2d 1183 (Ct.App.1972).\nThe final judgment suspends \u201cexecution of sentence\u201d without indicating whether the suspension applied to one or both sentences. In the absence of express limitation, the suspension applied to both sentences. Section 40A-29-16, N.M.S.A. 1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6).\nThe six years probation period stated in the final judgment is not divided between the two sentences. We have a six-year probation period applicable to two fourth degree felony sentences being served concurrently.\nThe maximum sentence for a fourth degree felony is a penitentiary term of five years. Section 40A-29-3, N.M.S.A.1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6). Probation cannot \u201cexceed that of the maximum sentence prescribed by law for the commission of the crime for which he was convicted . . . Section 40A-29-18(E), N.M.S.A.1953 (2d Repl. Vol. 6). See also \u00a7 40A-29-19(B), N.M.S.A. 1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6).\nThe maximum probation term for each of defendant\u2019s fourth degree felonies is five years. State v. Baca, 90 N.M. 280, 562 P.2d 841 (Ct.App.) decided March 22, 1977. The six-year probation imposed by the trial court is unauthorized. The probation period must be corrected to state an authorized period of probation. Once a corrected probation period is imposed, defendant will not serve more than the five-year total stated in \u00a7 40A-29-17, supra, because the sentences are being served concurrently.\nWith the exception of the probation period, the judgment and sentences are affirmed. The probation period of six years is reversed. The cause is remanded with instructions to enter a corrected sentence imposing a probation period not to exceed five years.\nIT IS SO ORDERED.\nHENDLEY and SUTIN, JJ., concur.",
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    "attorneys": [
      "Jan A. Hartke, Chief Public Defender, Santa Fe, William H. Lazar, Asst. Appellate Defender, Santa Fe, Alice Hector, Dist. Public Defender, Albuquerque, for defendant-appellant.",
      "Toney Anaya, Atty. Gen., Dennis Murphy, Asst. Atty. Gen., Santa Fe, for plaintiff-appellee."
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    "head_matter": "564 P.2d 998\nSTATE of New Mexico, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Eloisa CRESPIN, Defendant-Appellant.\nNo. 2823.\nCourt of Appeals of New Mexico.\nMay 3, 1977.\nJan A. Hartke, Chief Public Defender, Santa Fe, William H. Lazar, Asst. Appellate Defender, Santa Fe, Alice Hector, Dist. Public Defender, Albuquerque, for defendant-appellant.\nToney Anaya, Atty. Gen., Dennis Murphy, Asst. Atty. Gen., Santa Fe, for plaintiff-appellee."
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