If a jury finds, beyond a reasonable doubt, that one or more aggravating circumstances exist, as enumerated in Section 31-20A-5 N.M. Stat. Ann., the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. If the jury does not make the finding that one or more aggravating circumstances exist, the defendant shall be sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-20A-2

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.