An order deferring or suspending sentence for the purposes of appeal shall be deemed a final judgment.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-20-10

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.