In New Mexico, actions such as punching, pushing, or striking another person with an object fall under battery. While these offenses often begin as petty misdemeanors, they can rise to felonies depending on the circumstances: whether the perpetrator intentionally harms the victim, uses a deadly weapon, or targets certain protected individuals. How New Mexico Defines Battery In this state, battery is described as the “unlawful, deliberate act of making contact or using force on someone in a disrespectful or hostile manner.” Instances of battery can […]