Section 30-22-22 - Aggravated assault upon peace officer. - New Mexico Statutes

30-22-22. Aggravated assault upon peace officer.

A.     Aggravated assault upon a peace officer consists of:   

(1)     unlawfully assaulting or striking at a peace officer with a deadly weapon while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties;   

(2)     committing assault by threatening or menacing a peace officer who is engaged in the lawful discharge of his duties by a person wearing a mask, hood, robe or other covering upon the face, head or body, or while disguised in any manner so as to conceal identity; or   

(3)     willfully and intentionally assaulting a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties with intent to commit any felony.   

B.     Whoever commits aggravated assault upon a peace officer is guilty of a third degree felony.