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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 3: Assault and Battery, 30-3-1 through 30-3-18
Section 30-3-12: Assault against a household member.
NM Stat § 30-3-12 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
30-3-12. Assault against a household member.
A. Assault against a household member consists of:
(1) an attempt to commit a battery against a household member; or
(2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct that causes a household member to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery.
B. Whoever commits assault against a household member is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
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