The obtaining of a judgement under the Antitrust Act to assess a civil penalty against a person shall be an election of remedies to not bring a criminal prosecution against such person under the Antitrust Act. The institution of a criminal prosecution under that act against a person by filing an information or complaint or returning an indictment shall be an election of remedies not to bring suit to assess a civil penalty against such person under that act.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 57-1-9

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
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