Battery
Section 30-3-4 — a rude, insolent or angry touching is a petty misdemeanor
Battery is the unlawful, intentional touching or application of force to another person, done in a rude, insolent or angry manner. It is a petty misdemeanor.
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| Aggravated battery, a touching with intent to injure | Level |
|---|---|
| Aggravated battery, a touching with intent to injurePainful temporary disfigurement or temporary loss or impairment of a body part's function, not likely to cause death or great bodily harm | LevelMisdemeanor |
| Aggravated battery, a touching with intent to injureGreat bodily harm, a deadly weapon, or any manner by which great bodily harm or death can be inflicted | LevelThird degree felony |
Sources for this section (2)
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-4 — Battery
- NMSA 1978, § 30-3-5 — Aggravated battery
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of November 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Mexico attorney.