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New Mexico · Through 2026-07-01

30-2-5: Excusable homicide.

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  1. Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
  2. ARTICLE 2 Homicide

Homicide is excusable in the following cases:

A. when committed by accident or misfortune in doing any lawful act, by lawful means, with usual and ordinary caution and without any unlawful intent; or

B. when committed by accident or misfortune in the heat of passion, upon any sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a sudden combat, if no undue advantage is taken, nor any dangerous weapon used and the killing is not done in a cruel or unusual manner.

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