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2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 30-1-6 - Classified crimes defined.
Universal Citation: NM Stat § 30-1-6 (2017)
30-1-6. Classified crimes defined.
A. A crime is a felony if it is so designated by law or if upon conviction thereof a sentence of death or of imprisonment for a term of one year or more is authorized.
B. A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated by law or if upon conviction thereof a sentence of imprisonment in excess of six months but less than one year is authorized.
C. A crime is a petty misdemeanor if it is so designated by law or if upon conviction thereof a sentence of imprisonment for six months or less is authorized.
History: 1953 Comp., 40A-1-6, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, 1-6.
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