§ 30-22-21. Assault upon peace officer | Statutes | Westlaw

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§ 30-22-21. Assault upon peace officer

NM ST § 30-22-21West’s New Mexico Statutes AnnotatedChapter 30. Criminal Offenses (Approx. 2 pages)

§ 30-22-21. Assault upon peace officer

NM ST § 30-22-21West’s New Mexico Statutes AnnotatedChapter 30. Criminal Offenses (Approx. 2 pages)

West's New Mexico Statutes Annotated
Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses
Article 22. Interference with Law Enforcement
N. M. S. A. 1978, § 30-22-21
§ 30-22-21. Assault upon peace officer
Currentness
A. Assault upon a peace officer consists of:
(1) an attempt to commit a battery upon the person of a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties; or
(2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct which causes a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery.
B. Whoever commits assault upon a peace officer is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Credits

L. 1971, Ch. 265, § 1.
Formerly 1953 Comp., § 40A-22-20.
NMSA 1978, § 30-22-21, NM ST § 30-22-21
Current through chapters effective July 1, 2024 of the 2024 Second Regular Session of the 56th Legislature (2023). The Second Regular Session convened January 16, 2024 and adjourned February 15, 2024.
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