New Mexico § 66-8-120 - Parties to a crime
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-120 — Parties to a crime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-8-120. Parties to a crime
Every person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit or aids or abets
in the commission of any act declared herein to be a crime, whether individually or
in connection with one or more other persons or as a principal, agent or accessory,
shall be guilty of such offense, and every person who falsely, fraudulently, forcibly
or willfully induces, causes, coerces, requires, permits or directs another to violate
any provision of the Motor Vehicle Code or any other law of this state pertaining
to motor vehicles is likewise guilty of such offense.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-8-120
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-120 cover?
Section 66-8-120 ("Parties to a crime") 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 § 66-8-120?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-8-120 apply to my situation?
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