New Mexico § 7-1-75 - Assault and battery of a department employee
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-75 — Assault and battery of a department employee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1-75. Assault and battery of a department employee
Whoever assaults and batters or attempts to assault and batter an employee of the
department acting within the scope of his employment shall, upon conviction thereof,
be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars
($500) or be imprisoned for not less than three days nor more than six months, or
both, together with costs of prosecution. Jurisdiction over actions brought under this section is hereby granted to magistrate
courts.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 7-1-75
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-75 cover?
Section 7-1-75 ("Assault and battery of a department employee") 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 § 7-1-75?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 7-1-75" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 7-1-75 apply to my situation?
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