If at any time, either after sentence or conviction, it appears that a person convicted of a noncapital felony is or may be a habitual offender, it is the duty of the district attorney of the district in which the present conviction was obtained to file an information charging that person as a habitual offender.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-18-19

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.