Opinion ID: 1040404
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Disclosure of DNA Reanalysis

Text: {20} Defendant argues that the State should be sanctioned because of the disclosure of a second DNA report two weeks before the 2008 trial. The report included the results of DNA reanalysis of physical evidence after disclosure to Defendant in 2005 of the results of the original analysis. However, Defendant did not object to the timing of the second disclosure, and the issue is therefore unpreserved for appellate review. In addition, Defendant does not demonstrate in any way how the timing of the supplemental disclosure harmed his ability to defend himself at trial. See State v. Duarte, 2007-NMCA-012, ¶ 15, 140 N.M. 930, 149 P.3d 1027 (“Failure to disclose a witness’ identity prior to trial in itself is not grounds for reversal. Defendant has the burden of showing that he was prejudiced by the untimely disclosure.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)), recognized by this Court in State v. Harper, 2011-NMSC-044, ¶ 19, 150 N.M. 745, 266 P.3d 25. Because Defendant did not preserve the issue or demonstrate prejudice, Defendant’s late disclosure argument is without merit.