ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Mario Chavez, facing sentencing for violating a restraining order, threatened a judge in court, potentially doubling his prison time.
Earlier this month, Chavez’s outburst in a Second Judicial District courtroom led the judge to activate a duress alarm and leave, fearing for her safety.
“I think judges witness disruptive conduct in their courtroom from time to time, do not always activate a duress alarm. And the fact that she felt like that was necessary, and she had to sort of leave the bench, I think is some strong evidence,” said Assistant District Attorney Henry E. De La Garza…