New Mexico Statutes 30-22-2. Refusing to aid an officer
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Refusing to aid an officer consists of refusing to assist any peace officer in the preservation of the peace when called upon by such officer in the name of the United States or the state of New Mexico.
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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| petty misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $500 |
Whoever commits refusing to aid an officer is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.