N.M. Stat. § 30-2-8
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§ 30-2-8. When homicide is excusable or justifiable defendant to be acquitted
Official statutory text
Whenever any person is prosecuted for a homicide, and upon his trial the killing shall be found to have been excusable or justifiable, the jury shall find such person not guilty and he shall be discharged.
Status: in_force
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