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A. Simulating legal process consists of knowingly issuing or delivering to a person a document that falsely simulates civil or criminal process. “Civil or criminal process” means a document or order, including but not limited to a summons, lien, complaint, warrant, injunction, writ, notice, pleading or subpoena.
B. Whoever commits simulating legal process is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-27-5. Simulating legal process - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-30-criminal-offenses/nm-st-sect-30-27-5/
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