Criminal Damage to Property

Section 30-15-1 — a petty misdemeanor, or a fourth degree felony over $1,000

Criminal damage to property is intentionally damaging another's real or personal property without the owner's consent. It is a petty misdemeanor, or a fourth degree felony when the damage is more than $1,000.

NMSA 1978, § 30-15-1

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NMSA 1978, § 30-15-1 — Criminal damage to property

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