New Mexico Statutes 30-47-5. Neglect of a resident; criminal penalties
A. Whoever commits neglect of a resident that results in no harm to the resident is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Subsection B of Section 31-19-1 N.M. Stat. Ann..
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| second degree felony | up to 9 years | up to $10,000 |
| third degree felony | up to 3 years | up to $5,000 |
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
| petty misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 30-47-5
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
B. Whoever commits neglect of a resident that results in physical harm or great psychological harm to the resident is guilty of a fourth degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..
C. Whoever commits neglect of a resident that results in great physical harm to the resident is guilty of a third degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..
D. Whoever commits neglect of a resident that results in the death of the resident is guilty of a second degree felony and upon conviction shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-18-15 N.M. Stat. Ann..