New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 61 > Article 23 – Engineering and Surveying
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§ 61-23-24 | Engineering; violations; disciplinary action; penalties; |
§ 61-23-27.11 | Surveying; violations; disciplinary actions; penalties; |
§ 61-23-30 | Right of entry on public and private property; |
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 61 > Article 23 - Engineering and Surveying
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.