§ 31-20A-2 Capital felony; determination of sentence
§ 31-20A-5 Aggravating circumstances
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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 31 > Article 20A - Capital Felony Sentencing

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.