New Mexico Statutes 30-27-2.1. Impersonating a peace officer
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A. Impersonating a peace officer consists of:
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 30-27-2.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
(1) without due authority exercising or attempting to exercise the functions of a peace officer; or
(2) pretending to be a peace officer with the intent to deceive another person. B. Whoever commits impersonating a peace officer is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Upon a second or subsequent conviction, the offender is guilty of a fourth degree felony.
C. As used in this section, “peace officer” means any public official or public officer vested by law with a duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for crime, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes.