What is the maximum sentence for assault in New Mexico?

Under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-3-1 (Petty Misdemeanor), New Mexico assault carries a maximum sentence of 6 months and a maximum fine of $500.

Does New Mexico have a mandatory minimum for assault?

New Mexico does not impose a blanket mandatory minimum for simple assault. Specific charges or enhancements may carry their own minimums.

What factors enhance a assault charge in New Mexico?

Enhancement factors vary, but commonly include prior convictions, proximity to a school, and quantity thresholds.

New Mexico Assault Law

New Mexico Assault Defense

What you're facing under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-3-1, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to New Mexico (NM) law.

Offense Class

Petty Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

6 months

Maximum Fine

$500

Penalty Range in New Mexico

StatuteN.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-3-1 — Assault

Minimum Penalty

Maximum Penalty6 months

Maximum Fine$500

New Mexico-Specific Detail

New Mexico assault includes attempted battery, threatening gestures, and insulting language. Actual contact constitutes battery, not assault.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about New Mexico assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.