Section 1-20-12 - Accepting a bribe.

1-20-12. Accepting a bribe.

Accepting a bribe consists of knowingly accepting any payment or promise of payment, directly or indirectly, of money, valuable consideration, office or employment for the unlawful purposes specified in Section 1-20-11 NMSA 1978.   

Whoever accepts a bribe is guilty of a fourth degree felony.