New Mexico Statutes 30-4-3. False imprisonment
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False imprisonment consists of intentionally confining or restraining another person without his consent and with knowledge that he has no lawful authority to do so.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
Whoever commits false imprisonment is guilty of a fourth degree felony.