A. Disarming a peace officer consists of knowingly:

Attorney's Note

Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
third degree felonyup to 3 yearsup to $5,000
For details, see N.M. Stat. Ann. § 31-18-15

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(1)     removing a firearm or weapon from the person of a peace officer when the officer is acting within the scope of his duties; or

(2)     depriving a peace officer of the use of a firearm or weapon when the officer is acting within the scope of his duties.

B. The provisions of Subsection A of this act shall not apply when a peace officer is engaged in criminal conduct.

C. Whoever commits disarming a peace officer is guilty of a third degree felony.