(A) Assault consists of either:
(1) An attempt to commit a battery upon the person of another;
(2) Any unlawful act, threat, or menacing conduct which causes another person to reasonably believe that he or she is in danger of receiving an immediate battery; or
(3) The use of insulting language toward another impugning his or her honor, delicacy, or reputation.
(B) Whoever commits assault is guilty of violating this section.
(1981 Code, § 16-29) (Ord. 579, passed 1-28-1969) Penalty, see § 130.999
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see NMSA § 30-3-1