Section 30-22-27 - Disarming a peace officer. - New Mexico Statutes

30-22-27. Disarming a peace officer.

A.     Disarming a peace officer consists of knowingly:   

(1)     removing a firearm or weapon from the person of a peace officer when the officer is acting within the scope of his duties; or   

(2)     depriving a peace officer of the use of a firearm or weapon when the officer is acting within the scope of his duties.   

B.     The provisions of Subsection A of this act shall not apply when a peace officer is engaged in criminal conduct.   

C.     Whoever commits disarming a peace officer is guilty of a third degree felony.