Section 30-16D-3 - Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle. - New Mexico Statutes

30-16D-3. Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle.

A.     Fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle consists of a person intentionally misappropriating or taking a vehicle or motor vehicle as defined by the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] that belongs to another person by means of fraudulent conduct, practices or representations.

B.     Whoever commits fraudulently obtaining a vehicle or motor vehicle is guilty of a: 

(1)     fourth degree felony for a first offense; 

(2)     third degree felony for a second offense; and

(3)     second degree felony for a third or subsequent offense.