New Mexico Statutes 30-4-1. Kidnapping
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A. Kidnapping is the unlawful taking, restraining, transporting or confining of a person, by force, intimidation or deception, with intent:
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| first degree felony | up to 18 years | up to $15,000 |
| second degree felony | up to 9 years | up to $10,000 |
(1) that the victim be held for ransom;
(2) that the victim be held as a hostage or shield and confined against his will; (3) that the victim be held to service against the victim’s will; or
(4) to inflict death, physical injury or a sexual offense on the victim.
B. Whoever commits kidnapping is guilty of a first degree felony, except that he is guilty of a second degree felony when he voluntarily frees the victim in a safe place and does not inflict physical injury or a sexual offense upon the victim.