The term "fresh pursuit" as used in this act [31-2-1 to 31-2-7 NMSA 1978] shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony. It shall also include the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed felony, though no felony has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed. Fresh pursuit as used herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.
History: Laws 1937, ch. 12, § 5; 1941 Comp., § 42-205; 1953 Comp., § 41-2-5.
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.