New Mexico Statutes 30-16-39. Fraudulent acts to obtain or retain possession of rented or leased vehicle or other personal property; penalty
A person who rents or leases a vehicle or other personal property and obtains or retains possession of it by means of any false or fraudulent representation, fraudulent concealment, false pretense, trick, artifice or device, including a false representation as to the person’s name, residence, employment or operator’s license, is guilty of a:
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| second degree felony | up to 9 years | up to $10,000 |
| third degree felony | up to 3 years | up to $5,000 |
| fourth degree felony | up to 18 months | up to $5,000 |
| petty misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 30-16-39
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
A. petty misdemeanor if the vehicle or property has a value of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or less;
B. misdemeanor if the vehicle or property has a value of over two hundred fifty dollars ($250) but not more than five hundred dollars ($500);
C. fourth degree felony if the property or vehicle has a value of over five hundred dollars ($500) but not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500);
D. third degree felony if the property or vehicle has a value of over two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) but not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000); and
E. second degree felony if the property or vehicle has a value of over twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).