New Mexico teen mother sentenced to 18 years for abandoning newborn in trash

Alexis Avila, an 18-year-old mother, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for throwing her newborn son in a dumpster in New Mexico.
The judge suspended two years of the sentence due to Avila's mental health issues and young age.
Avila was ordered to continue treatment and education during her sentence.
The case prompted changes to New Mexico's safe haven law allowing parents to leave babies in safe places.
Avila was convicted of child abuse causing great bodily harm.