Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses. > Article 22 - Interference with Law Enforcement, 30-22-1 through 30-22-27. > Section 30-22-23 - Assault with intent to commit violent felony upon peace officer.

Section 30-22-23 - Assault with intent to commit violent felony upon peace officer.

30-22-23. Assault with intent to commit violent felony upon peace officer.

A.     Assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer consists of any person assaulting a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties with intent to kill the peace officer.   

B.     Whoever commits assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer is guilty of a second degree felony.