2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 22: Interference with Law Enforcement, 30-22-1 through 30-22-27
Section 30-22-7: Unlawful rescue.


NM Stat § 30-22-7 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

30-22-7. Unlawful rescue.

Unlawful rescue consists of intentionally, and without lawful authority, rescuing any person lawfully in custody or confinement.

Whoever commits unlawful rescue of a person charged with or convicted of a crime not constituting a capital felony, or who is charged with but not convicted of a capital felony, is guilty of a third degree felony.

Whoever commits unlawful rescue of an individual convicted of a capital felony is guilty of a first degree felony.

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