NM UJI 14-5191. Self defense; limitations; aggressor.
State: New Mexico
New Mexico Uniform Jury Instructions (UJI)
NM UJI 14-5191. Self defense; limitations; aggressor.
Self defense is not available to the defendant if he [started the fight] [or] [agreed to fight] unless:
[1. The defendant was using force which would not ordinarily create a substantial risk of death or great bodily harm; and
2. __________________ (name of victim) responded with force which would ordinarily create a substantial risk of death or great bodily harm];
[OR]
[1. The defendant tried to stop the fight;
2. The defendant let __________________ (name of victim) know he no longer wanted to fight; and
3. __________________ (name of victim) became the aggressor.]
[See also New Mexico Rules Annotated (N.M.R.A.) 14-5191.]