Classified crimes defined
NMSA 1978, § 30-1-6
in effect30-1-6. Classified crimes defined
A. A crime is a felony if it is so designated by law or if upon conviction thereof a sentence of death or of imprisonment for a term of one year or more is authorized.
B. A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated by law or if upon conviction thereof a sentence of imprisonment in excess of six months but less than one year is authorized.
C. A crime is a petty misdemeanor if it is so designated by law or if upon conviction thereof a sentence of imprisonment for six months or less is authorized.
1953 Comp., § 40A-1-6, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 1-6.
Source: New Mexico Compilation Commission (nmonesource.com)URL: https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18530/index.do#!b/30-1-6Fetched: 10/20/2026
