New Mexico Statutes
§ 30-3-1 — Assault
Assault consists of either: A. an attempt to commit a battery upon the person of another; B. any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct which causes another person to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery; or C. the use of insulting language toward another impugning his honor, delicacy or reputation. Whoever commits assault is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
1953 Comp., § 40A-3-1, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 3-1.
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