New Mexico Statutes 30-15-4. Desecration of a church
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Desecration of a church consists of willfully, maliciously and intentionally defacing a church or any portion thereof.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
Whoever commits desecration of a church is guilty of a misdemeanor, except that when the damage to the church amounts to more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) he is guilty of a fourth degree felony.