State v. Ramos-Arenas

OPINION

VANZI, Judge.

{1} Defendant David Ramos-Arenas appeals from his convictions for one count of false imprisonment, contrary to NMSA 1978, Section 30-4-3 (1963), and two counts of impersonating a peace officer in violation of NMSA 1978, Section 30-27-2.1 (1999). The central issue in this case is whether a federal border patrol agent is a “peace officer” within the meaning of Section 30-27-2.1. We agree with the district court that the statutory definition of “peace officer” includes the impersonation of federal officials, and we affirm on that issue. We also conclude that the district…