A person held in official confinement on suspicion or charges of the commission of a felony shall, upon conviction of that or a lesser included offense, be given credit for the period spent in presentence confinement against any sentence finally imposed for that offense.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-20-12

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