New Mexico Statutes 30-1-7. Degrees of felonies
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Felonies under the Criminal Code are classified as follows: A. capital felonies;
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
B. first degree felonies;
C. second degree felonies; D. third degree felonies; and E. fourth degree felonies.
A felony is a capital, first, second, third or fourth degree felony when it is so designated under the Criminal Code. A crime declared to be a felony, without specification of degree, is a felony of the fourth degree.