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Curtis Hayes

Professor of Criminal Justice
Office: PD-136
Campus Phone: 538-6325
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B.A., Political Science, University of Utah
J.D., University of Utah

Began at WNMU: 1993

Research and Academic Interests: Criminal Law and Procedure, Ethics, Community Policing, Organized Crime

Hobbies and Personal Interests: Backpacking and Ford N tractors

University and Community Service:
Restorative Justice Council; Sixth Judicial District Juvenile Community Corrections Panel; Criminal Justice Program Director; Honors Program Director, Curriculum and Instruction Committee; Advising Task Force; Alpha Phi Sigma faculty advisor; Criminal Justice Club faculty advisor; Pre-Law Minor advisor.

Recent Papers and Publications:
"Ten Most Significant Decisions of The 1999 Supreme Court Term"
"The New Federalism: New Mexico's Experience with Independent State Constitutional Analysis"
"Does Whren vs. U.S. Invalidate the Tenth Circuit's Inquiry into Whether a Roadblock is Pretextual" 
"Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office Charging Manual"
"Criminal Justice Articulation in New Mexico"

Favorite Quote: "If you would feel compelled to lie about it later, you probably shouldn't do it" - unknown

Curriculum Vita


WNMU Department of Business Administration and Criminal Justice
1000 West College Ave     Silver City, NM 88062
Phone: 575-538-6321     Fax: 575-538-6264