2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31: Criminal Procedure
Article 20A: Capital Felony Sentencing, 31-20A-1 through 31-20A-6
Section 31-20A-2: Capital felony; determination of sentence.
31-20A-2. Capital felony; determination of sentence.
If a jury finds, beyond a reasonable doubt, that one or more aggravating circumstances exist, as enumerated in Section 31-20A-5 NMSA 1978, the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. If the jury does not make the finding that one or more aggravating circumstances exist, the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment.
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