When a defendant has been convicted of a capital felony, the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment or life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-18-14

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
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