Section 30-16D-3 - Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle.
30-16D-3. Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle.
A. Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle consists of a person intentionally misappropriating or taking a vehicle or motor vehicle as defined by the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] that belongs to another person by means of fraudulent conduct, practices or representations.
B. Whoever commits fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle is guilty of a:
(1) fourth degree felony for a first offense;
(2) third degree felony for a second offense; and
(3) second degree felony for a third or subsequent offense.