Criminal use of ransom consists of knowingly receiving, possessing, concealing or disposing of any portion of money or other property which has at any time been delivered for the ransom of a kidnaped person.

Attorney's Note

Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
third degree felonyup to 3 yearsup to $5,000
For details, see N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15

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Whoever commits criminal use of ransom is guilty of a third degree felony.