A. Assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer consists of any person assaulting a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties with intent to kill the peace officer.

Attorney's Note

Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
second degree felonyup to 9 yearsup to $10,000
For details, see N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15
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B. Whoever commits assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer is guilty of a second degree felony.