Section 1 [31-2-1 NMSA 1978] of this act shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this state which would otherwise be lawful.
History: Laws 1937, ch. 12, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 42-203; 1953 Comp., § 41-2-3.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Section 31-2-2 - [Arrested person taken before magistrate; hearing; commitment or discharge.]
Section 31-2-3 - [Construction of act; power to arrest not limited.]
Section 31-2-4 - ["State" includes District of Columbia.]
Section 31-2-5 - ["Fresh pursuit" defined.]
Section 31-2-6 - [Certified copies of law to be distributed.]
Section 31-2-7 - [Citation of act.]
Section 31-2-8 - Authority to arrest misdemeanant; fresh pursuit.