Murder in New Mexico law

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Murder in New Mexico constitutes the intentional killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of New Mexico.

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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2020, the state had a murder rate well above the median for the entire country. [1]

Felony murder rule

In the state of New Mexico, the common law felony murder rule is codified in N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-2-1(2). [2]

The rule was narrowed in the case of State v. Ortega, where the court held that the perpetrator must have the same mens rea as one who commits murder. [3]

Penalties

OffenseMandatory sentencing
Involuntary manslaughter Maximum of 4 years in prison
Voluntary manslaughter Maximum of 6 years in prison
Second-degree murderUp to 15 years in prison
First-degree murder Life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, or life-with-parole after 30 years

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References

  1. "National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February 16, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  2. N.M. Stat. Ann. Sec. 30-2-1(2)
  3. State v. Ortega, 817 P.2d 1196 (N.M. 1991).