Felony murder rule (New Mexico)
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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
- ↑ N.M. Stat. Ann. Sec. 30-2-1(2)
- ↑ State v. Ortega, 817 P.2d 1196 (N.M. 1991)
