N.M. Stat. § 30-20-11

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 30-20-11 - Dueling

Dueling consists of any person:

A. conveying by written or verbal message a challenge to any other person to fight a duel with any deadly weapon, and whether or not such duel ensues;

B. accepting a challenge from another person to fight a duel with any deadly weapon, and whether or not such duel ensues;

C. engaging in or fighting a duel with any deadly weapon; or

D. aiding, encouraging or seconding either party to a duel and being present at such duel when deadly weapons are used.

Whoever commits dueling is guilty of a fourth degree felony.

NMS § 30-20-11

1953 Comp., § 40A-20-7, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 303, § 20-7.