New Mexico § 20-12-17 - Solicitation
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-12-17 — Solicitation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-12-17. Solicitation
Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who solicits or advises another or others to desert in violation of Section 20-12-20 NMSA 1978 or mutiny in violation of Section 20-12-29 NMSA 1978 shall, if the offense solicited or advised is attempted or committed, be punished
with the punishment provided for the commission of the offense, but, if the offense
solicited or advised is not committed or attempted, he shall be punished as a court-martial
may direct. Any person subject to this chapter who solicits or advises another or others to commit
an act of misbehavior before the enemy in violation of Section 20-12-34 NMSA 1978 or sedition in violation of Section 20-12-29 NMSA 1978 shall, if the offense solicited or advised is committed, be punished with the punishment
provided for the commission of the offense, but, if the offense solicited or advised
is not committed, he shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 20-12-17
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 20-12-17 cover?
Section 20-12-17 ("Solicitation") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 20-12-17?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 20-12-17 apply to my situation?
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