A. Assault against a household member consists of:
(1) an attempt to commit a battery against a household member; or
(2) any unlawful act, threat or menacing conduct that causes a household member to reasonably believe that he is in danger of receiving an immediate battery.
B. Whoever commits assault against a household member is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
History: Laws 1995, ch. 221, § 3.
Effective dates. — Laws 1995, ch. 221, § 8 made the Crimes Against Household Members Act effective on July 1, 1995.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 3 - Assault and Battery
Section 30-3-2 - Aggravated assault.
Section 30-3-3 - Assault with intent to commit a violent felony.
Section 30-3-5 - Aggravated battery.
Section 30-3-7 - Injury to pregnant woman.
Section 30-3-8 - Shooting at dwelling or occupied building; shooting at or from a motor vehicle.
Section 30-3-8.1 - Seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicle; procedure.
Section 30-3-8.2 - Court record of conviction; revocation of driver's license.
Section 30-3-9 - Assault; battery; school personnel.
Section 30-3-9.1 - Assault; battery; sports officials.
Section 30-3-9.2 - Assault; battery; health care personnel.
Section 30-3-10 - Short title.
Section 30-3-11 - Definitions.
Section 30-3-12 - Assault against a household member.
Section 30-3-13 - Aggravated assault against a household member.
Section 30-3-14 - Assault against a household member with intent to commit a violent felony.
Section 30-3-15 - Battery against a household member.
Section 30-3-16 - Aggravated battery against a household member.
Section 30-3-17 - Multiple convictions of battery or aggravated battery.