New Mexico Statutes 59A-44-39. Penalties
A. Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement in or relating to an application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in any society, shall upon conviction be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 59A-44-39
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
B. Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement in any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 59A, Article 44, or of any material fact or thing contained in a sworn statement concerning the death or disability of a member for the purpose of procuring payment of a benefit named in the certificate, shall be guilty of a fourth degree felony and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..
C. Any person who solicits membership for, or in any manner assists in procuring membership in, any society not licensed to do business in this state shall upon conviction be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than five hundred dollars ($500).
D. Any person guilty of a willful violation of, or neglect or refusal to comply with, the provisions of N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 59A, Article 44 for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed shall upon conviction be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).