New Mexico Statutes 31-29-3. Limitation on scope
for:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 31-29-3
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
A. The Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act does not provide a basis (1) invalidating a plea, conviction or sentence;
(2) a cause of action for money damages; or
(3) a claim for relief from or defense to the application of a collateral consequence based on a failure to comply with the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act.
B. The Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act does not affect:
(1) the duty an individual’s attorney owes to the individual, except as provided in Section 5 [31-29-5 N.M. Stat. Ann.] of the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act;
(2) a claim or right of a victim of an offense; or
(3) a right or remedy pursuant to law other than the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act available to an individual convicted of an offense.