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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30. Criminal Offenses § 30-28-1. Attempt to commit a felony

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

Attempt to commit a felony consists of an overt act in furtherance of and with intent to commit a felony and tending but failing to effect its commission.

Whoever commits attempt to commit a felony upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:

A. if the crime attempted is a capital or first degree felony, the person committing such attempt is guilty of a second degree felony;

B. if the crime attempted is a second degree felony, the person committing such attempt is guilty of a third degree felony;

C. if the crime attempted is a third degree felony, the person committing such attempt is guilty of a fourth degree felony; and

D. if the crime attempted is a fourth degree felony, the person committing such attempt is guilty of a misdemeanor.

No person shall be sentenced for an attempt to commit a misdemeanor.

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