Domestic Violence. In New Mexico, under the Crimes Against Househole Members Act, a household member may be charged with domestic abuse if there has been an assault (a threat which causes immediate fear of bodily injury) or a battery (actual physical contact). The "household member" may be a present or former spouse; a parent, relative, or other family member; a present or former stepparent, a present or former in-law, a co-parent fo a child or even someone with whom a person has had a continuing personal relationship, whether or not they have lived together.

Domestic abuse, may also take the form of other crimes besides assault and battery. It may involve criminal trespass or damage to property; repeatedly driving by a residence or work place; stalking; harassment by telephone or other means; and, harm or threatened harm to children.

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Created on: March 11, 1999
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