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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-22-7. Unlawful rescue

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Unlawful rescue consists of intentionally, and without lawful authority, rescuing any person lawfully in custody or confinement.

Whoever commits unlawful rescue of a person charged with or convicted of a crime not constituting a capital felony, or who is charged with but not convicted of a capital felony, is guilty of a third degree felony.

Whoever commits unlawful rescue of an individual convicted of a capital felony is guilty of a first degree felony.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-22-7. Unlawful rescue - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-30-criminal-offenses/nm-st-sect-30-22-7/

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