Felony murder rule (New Mexico)

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For the felony murder rule in all U.S. jurisdictions, see Felony murder and the death penalty in the United States.

In the state of New Mexico, the common law felony murder rule is codified in N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-2-1(2).[1]

Judicial interpretations[]

The rule was narrowed in State v. Ortega, where the court held that the perpetrator must have the same mens rea as one who commits murder.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ N.M. Stat. Ann. Sec. 30-2-1(2)
  2. ^ State v. Ortega, 817 P.2d 1196 (N.M. 1991)
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