Dangerous use of explosives consists of maliciously exploding, attempting to explode or placing any explosive with the intent to injure, intimidate or terrify another, or to damage another's property.
Whoever commits dangerous use of explosives is guilty of a third degree felony.
History: 1953 Comp., § 40A-7-4, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 7-4.
Lesser included offense. — Under the facts of this case, the aggravated burglary offense could not be committed without also committing the crime of dangerous use of explosives; the explosives offense does not have an element not included in the burglary offense. The explosives offense was an offense included within the aggravated burglary offense. State v. Jacobs, 1985-NMCA-054, 102 N.M. 801, 701 P.2d 400.
Merger with crime of arson. — The crime of dangerous use of explosives merges into a conviction for arson. State v. Rodriguez, 1992-NMCA-035, 113 N.M. 767, 833 P.2d 244, cert. denied, 113 N.M. 636, 830 P.2d 553.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 31A Am. Jur. 2d Explosions and Explosives §§ 221 to 225.
35 C.J.S. Explosives §§ 12, 13.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 7 - Weapons and Explosives
Section 30-7-1 - "Carrying a deadly weapon".
Section 30-7-2 - Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon.
Section 30-7-2.1 - Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises.
Section 30-7-2.2 - Unlawful possession of a handgun by a person; exceptions; penalty.
Section 30-7-2.4 - Unlawful carrying of a firearm on university premises; notice; penalty.
Section 30-7-3 - Unlawful carrying of a firearm in licensed liquor establishments.
Section 30-7-4 - Negligent use of a deadly weapon.
Section 30-7-5 - Dangerous use of explosives.
Section 30-7-6 - Negligent use of explosives.
Section 30-7-7 - Unlawful sale, possession or transportation of explosives.
Section 30-7-7.1 - Unlawful sale of a firearm without a background check.
Section 30-7-8 - Unlawful possession of switchblades.
Section 30-7-10 - Short title.
Section 30-7-11 - Definitions.
Section 30-7-12 - Prohibitions; penalties.
Section 30-7-13 - Carrying weapons prohibited.
Section 30-7-14 - Weapon detection.
Section 30-7-15 - Weapons; transporting.
Section 30-7-17 - Short title.
Section 30-7-18 - Definitions.
Section 30-7-19 - Possession of explosives.
Section 30-7-19.1 - Possession of explosive device or incendiary device.
Section 30-7-20 - Facsimile or hoax bomb or explosive.