New Mexico Statutes 30-24-3.1. Acceptance of a bribe by a witness
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A. No person who is a witness or is likely to become a witness shall receive, agree to receive or solicit any bribe or anything of value to:
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 30-24-3.1
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
(1) testify falsely or to abstain from testifying to any fact in any cause in any judicial, administrative, legislative or other proceeding; or
(2) abstain from truthfully reporting to a law enforcement officer or any agency of government that is responsible for enforcing criminal laws information relating to the commission or possible commission of a felony offense or a violation of conditions of probation, parole or release pending judicial proceedings.
B. Whoever receives, agrees to receive or solicits a bribe is guilty of a fourth degree felony.