Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses. > Article 22 - Interference with Law Enforcement, 30-22-1 through 30-22-27. > Section 30-22-19 - Unlawful assault on any jail.

Section 30-22-19 - Unlawful assault on any jail.

30-22-19. Unlawful assault on any jail.

Unlawful assault on any jail consists of any person or group of persons assaulting or attacking any jail, prison or other public building or place of confinement of prisoners held in lawful custody or confinement.   

Whoever commits unlawful assault on any jail, prison or other public building or place of confinement of prisoners held in lawful custody or confinement is guilty of a third degree felony.