New Mexico § 66-8-139 - Penalties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-139 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-8-139. Penalties
A. Whoever is guilty of a second or subsequent violation of any provision of Section 66-8-138 NMSA 1978 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be sentenced pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-8-7 NMSA 1978 . B. In addition to any other penalty or disposition ordered pursuant to law, upon conviction
for a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of Section 66-8-138 NMSA 1978 , the convicted person shall have his driver's license revoked for a period of three
months upon a second violation and for one year upon a third or subsequent violation. C. This section does not affect the authority of a municipality under a proper ordinance
to prescribe penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages while
driving a motor vehicle. A violation under a municipal ordinance prescribing penalties for possession or
consumption of alcoholic beverages while driving a motor vehicle shall be deemed to
be a violation under this section for purposes of determining second, third and subsequent
violations of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-8-139
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-139 cover?
Section 66-8-139 ("Penalties") 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 § 66-8-139?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-8-139 apply to my situation?
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