New Mexico Statutes 10-4-12. [Jury trial required; procedure.]
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The trial must be by jury and conducted in all respects in the same manner as a trial on an information or indictment for a misdemeanor.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 10-4-12
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.