New York is governed by both its own criminal laws and the constitutional limitations and privileges set by the U.S. Constitution. In the American justice system, a person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution bears the responsibility of proving every element of a criminal charge. The Fifth Amendment also provides protection for due process and the right against self-incrimination. As a result, it’s crucial to never speak with investigators without the assistance of a qualified attorney.
Contrary to popular belief, speaking with law enforcement does not guarantee a clear understanding of the situation and can harm the defendant’s case. Defenses in criminal cases often have technical requirements that must be met, and a strong understanding of criminal and constitutional law is essential for a successful defense or plea bargain.
New York classifies crimes into three categories: felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. Felonies are crimes with a punishment of over a year and are classified from A to E based on their severity, with Class A being the most serious. Misdemeanors carry a lighter penalty, while infractions are usually traffic violations with no jail time or heavy fines.
Class A felonies include the following and have a punishment ranging from life to twenty five years imprisonment:
Charge |
Aggravated enterprise corruption | 460.22 |
Aggravated murder | 125.26 |
Arson in the first degree | 150.20 |
Conspiracy in the first degree | 105.17 |
Crime of terrorism | 490.25 |
Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the first degree | 490.45 |
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree | 220.21 |
Criminal use of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the first degree | 490.55 |
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree | 220.43 |
Kidnapping in the first degree | 135.25 |
Murder in the first degree | 125.27 |
Murder in the second degree | 125.25 |
Operating as a major trafficker | 220.77 |
Class B violent Felonies carry a punishment ranging from five to twenty five years and include:
Charge | Penal Code |
ATTEMPTED murder in the second degree | 125.25 |
ATTEMPTED kidnapping in the first degree | 135.25 |
ATTEMPTED Arson in the first degree | 150.20 |
Manslaughter in the first degree | 125.20 |
Aggravated manslaughter in the first degree | 125.22 |
Rape in the first degree | 130.35 |
Criminal sexual act in the first degree | 130.50 |
Aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree | 130.70 |
Course of sexual conduct against a child in the first degree | 130.75 |
Assault in the first degree | 120.10 |
Kidnapping in the second degree | 135.20 |
Burglary in the first degree | 140.30 |
Arson in the second degree | 150.15 |
Robbery in the first degree | 160.15 |
Incest in the first degree | 255.27 |
Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree | 265.04 |
Criminal use of a firearm in the first degree | 265.09 |
Criminal sale of a firearm in the first degree | 265.13 |
Aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer | 120.11 |
Gang assault in the first degree | 120.07 |
Intimidating a victim or witness in the first degree | 215.17 |
Hindering prosecution of terrorism in the first degree | 490.35 |
Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the second degree | 490.40 |
Criminal use of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the third degree | 490.47 |
Class B non-violent felonies carry a prison term of between one to twenty five years and include:
Charge | Penal Code |
ATTEMPT to commit class A-I felony | A-I Felony |
Conspiracy in the second degree | 105.15 |
Criminal facilitation in the first degree | 115.08 |
Aggravated vehicular homicide | 125.14 |
Criminal mischief in the first degree | 145.12 |
Grand larceny in the first degree | 155.42 |
Welfare fraud in the first degree | 158.25 |
Criminal possession of stolen property in the first degree | 165.54 |
Insurance fraud in the first degree | 176.30 |
Life settlement fraud in the first degree | 176.65 |
Health care fraud in the first degree | 177.25 |
Residential mortgage fraud in the first degree | 187.25 |
Bribery in the first degree | 200.04 |
Bribe receiving in the first degree | 200.12 |
Tampering with a witness in the first degree | 215.13 |
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree | 220.16 |
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree | 220.39 |
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds | 220.44 |
Criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child | 220.48 |
Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the first degree | 220.75 |
Promoting prostitution in the first degree | 230.32 |
Compelling prostitution | 230.33 |
Facilitating a sexual performance by a child with a controlled substance or alcohol | 263.30 |
Enterprise corruption | 460.20 |
Money laundering in the first degree | 470.20 |
Money laundering in support of terrorism in the first degree | 470.24 |
Corrupting the government in the first degree | 496.05 |
Class C violent felonies carry a prison term of between 3.5 to fifteen years and include:
Charge | Penal Code |
ATTEMPT to commit any class b violent felony | B Violent |
Aggravated criminally negligent homicide | 125.11 |
Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree | 125.21 |
Aggravated sexual abuse in the second degree | 130.67 |
Assault on a peace officer, police officer, fireman or emergency medical services professional | 120.08 |
Assault on a judge | 120.09 |
Gang assault in the second degree | 120.06 |
Strangulation in the first degree | 121.13 |
Burglary in the second degree | 140.25 |
Robbery in the second degree | 160.10 |
Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree | 265.03 |
Criminal use of a firearm in the second degree | 265.08 |
Criminal sale of a firearm in the second degree | 265.12 |
Criminal sale of a firearm with the aid of a minor | 265.14 |
Aggravated criminal possession of a weapon | 265.19 |
Soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism in the first degree | 490.15 |
Hindering prosecution of terrorism in the second degree | 490.30 |
Criminal possession of a chemical weapon or biological weapon in the third degree | 490.37 |
Class C non-violent felonies carry a prison term of between probation to jail term of fifteen years and include:
ATTEMPT to commit class B felony | B Felony |
Criminal solicitation in the first degree | 100.13 |
Criminal facilitation in the second degree | 115.05 |
Aggravated vehicular assault | 120.04-a |
Vehicular manslaughter in the first degree | 125.13 |
Manslaughter in the second degree | 125.15 |
Arson in the third degree | 150.10 |
Grand larceny in the second degree | 155.40 |
Aggravated grand larceny of an automated teller machine | 155.43 |
Computer tampering in the first degree | 156.27 |
Welfare fraud in the second degree | 158.20 |
Criminal possession of public benefit cards in the first degree | 158.50 |
Criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree | 165.52 |
Forgery in the first degree | 170.15 |
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree | 170.30 |
Insurance fraud in the second degree | 176.25 |
Life settlement fraud in the second degree | 176.60 |
Health care fraud in the second degree | 177.20 |
Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first degree | 178.25 |
Residential mortgage fraud in the second degree | 187.20 |
Criminal usury in the first degree | 190.42 |
Bribery in the second degree | 200.03 |
Bribe receiving in the second degree | 200.11 |
Rewarding official misconduct in the first degree | 200.22 |
Receiving reward for official misconduct in the first degree | 200.27 |
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree | 220.09 |
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fourth degree | 220.34 |
Criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance | 220.65 |
Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the second degree | 220.74 |
Criminal possession of marihuana in the first degree | 221.30 |
Criminal sale of marihuana in the first degree | 221.55 |
Promoting prostitution in the second degree | 230.30 |
Use of a child in a sexual performance | 263.05 |
Criminal sale of a firearm to a minor | 265.16 |
Money laundering in the second degree | 470.15 |
Money laundering in support of terrorism in the second degree | 470.23 |
Corrupting the government in the second degree | 496.04 |
Class D violent felonies carry a prison term of between two to seven years and include:
Charge | Penal Code |
ATTEMPT to commit any class c violent felony | C Violent |
Reckless assault of a child | 120.02 |
Assault in the second degree | 120.05 |
Menacing a police officer or peace officer | 120.18 |
Stalking in the first degree | 120.60 |
Strangulation in the second degree | 121.12 |
Rape in the second degree | 130.30 |
Criminal sexual act in the second degree | 130.45 |
Sexual abuse in the first degree | 130.65 |
Course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree | 130.80 |
Aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree | 130.66 |
Facilitating a sex offense with a controlled substance | 130.90 |
Criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree | 265.02 |
Criminal sale of a firearm in the third degree | 265.11 |
Intimidating a victim or witness in the second degree | 215.16 |
Soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism in the second degree | 490.10 |
Making a terroristic threat | 490.20 |
Falsely reporting an incident in the first degree | 240.60 |
Placing a false bomb or hazardous substance in the first degree | 240.62 |
Placing a false bomb or hazardous substance in a sports stadium or arena, mass transportation facility or enclosed shopping mall | 240.63 |
Aggravated unpermitted use of indoor pyrotechnics in the first degree | 405.18 |
Class D Non-violent felonies carry a prison term of between probation to seven years and include:
Charge | Penal Code |
ATTEMPT to commit class c felony | C Felony |
Criminal solicitation in the second degree | 100.10 |
Conspiracy in the third degree | 105.13 |
Vehicular assault in the first degree | 120.04 |
Reckless endangerment in the first degree | 120.25 |
Vehicular manslaughter in the second degree | 125.12 |
Abortion in the first degree | 125.45 |
Labor trafficking | 135.35 |
Coercion in the first degree | 135.36 |
Criminal trespass in the first degree | 140.17 |
Burglary in the third degree | 140.20 |
Criminal mischief in the second degree | 145.10 |
Criminal tampering in the first degree | 145.20 |
Aggravated cemetery desecration in the first degree | 145.27 |
Grand larceny in the third degree | 155.35 |
Computer tampering in the second degree | 156.26 |
Welfare fraud in the third degree | 158.15 |
Criminal possession of public benefit cards in the second degree | 158.45 |
Robbery in the third degree | 160.05 |
Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the first degree | 165.08 |
Auto stripping in the first degree | 165.11 |
Criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree | 165.50 |
Forgery in the second degree | 170.10 |
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree | 170.25 |
Criminal possession of forgery devices | 170.40 |
Fraudulent making of an electronic access device in the second degree | 170.75 |
Tampering with public records in the first degree | 175.25 |
Insurance fraud in the third degree | 176.20 |
Aggravated insurance fraud | 176.35 |
Health care fraud in the third degree | 177.15 |
Bribing a labor official | 180.15 |
Bribe receiving by a labor official | 180.25 |
Residential mortgage fraud in the third degree | 187.15 |
Identity theft in the first degree | 190.80 |
Aggravated identity theft | 190.80-a |
Unlawful possession of personal identification information in the first degree | 190.83 |
Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device | 195.08 |
Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance | 195.17 |
Bribery in the third degree | 200.00 |
Bribe receiving in the third degree | 200.10 |
Bribe giving for public office | 200.45 |
Bribe receiving for public office | 200.50 |
Impairing the integrity of a government licensing examination | 200.55 |
Escape in the first degree | 205.15 |
Promoting prison contraband in the first degree | 205.25 |
Hindering prosecution in the first degree | 205.65 |
Perjury in the first degree | 210.15 |
Bribe receiving by a witness | 215.05 |
Tampering with a witness in the second degree | 215.12 |
Bribing a juror | 215.19 |
Bribe receiving by a juror | 215.20 |
Aggravated criminal contempt | 215.52 |
Bail jumping in the first degree | 215.57 |
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree | 220.06 |
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree | 220.31 |
Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the first degree | 220.55 |
Unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree | 220.73 |
Criminal possession of marihuana in the second degree | 221.25 |
Criminal sale of marihuana in the second degree | 221.50 |
Patronizing a prostitute in the first degree | 230.06 |
Promoting prostitution in the third degree | 230.25 |
Obscenity in the first degree | 235.07 |
Disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree | 235.22 |
Unlawful surveillance in the first degree | 250.50 |
Incest in the second degree | 255.26 |
Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree | 260.34 |
Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child | 263.10 |
Promoting a sexual performance by a child | 263.15 |
Criminal purchase or disposal of a weapon | 265.17 |
Unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the first degree | 270.35 |
Money laundering in the third degree | 470.10 |
Money laundering in support of terrorism in the third degree | 470.22 |
Corrupting the government in the third degree | 496.03 |
Class E violent felonies carry a term of probation to four years jail time and include:
Charge | Penal Code |
Persistent sexual abuse | 130.53 |
Aggravated sexual abuse in the fourth degree | 130.65-a |
Falsely reporting an incident in the second degree | 240.55 |
Placing a false bomb or hazardous substance in the second degree | 240.61 |
ATTEMPT to commit criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree subdivision five, six, seven or eight | 265.02 |
Class E non-violent felonies carry a punishment term of between probation to four years jail time and include:
ATTEMPT to commit class d felony | D Felony |
Criminal solicitation in the third degree | 100.08 |
Conspiracy in the fourth degree | 105.10 |
Criminal facilitation in the third degree | 115.01 |
Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider | 120.01 |
Vehicular assault in the second degree | 120.03 |
Aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old | 120.12 |
Menacing in the first degree | 120.13 |
Promoting a suicide attempt | 120.30 |
Stalking in the second degree | 120.55 |
Luring a child | 120.70 |
Criminally negligent homicide | 125.10 |
Abortion in the second degree | 125.40 |
Rape in the third degree | 130.25 |
Criminal sexual act in the third degree | 130.40 |
Female genital mutilation | 130.85 |
Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree | 135.10 |
Custodial interference in the first degree | 135.50 |
Substitution of children | 135.55 |
Criminal mischief in the third degree | 145.05 |
Cemetery desecration in the first degree | 145.23 |
Aggravated cemetery desecration in the second degree | 145.26 |
Tampering with a consumer product in the first degree | 145.45 |
Arson in the fourth degree | 150.05 |
Grand larceny in the fourth degree | 155.30 |
Computer trespass | 156.10 |
Computer tampering in the third degree | 156.25 |
Unlawful duplication of computer related material in the first degree | 156.30 |
Criminal possession of computer related material | 156.35 |
Welfare fraud in the fourth degree | 158.10 |
Criminal use of a public benefit card in the first degree | 158.35 |
Criminal possession of public benefit cards in the third degree | 158.40 |
Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the second degree | 165.06 |
Unlawful use of secret scientific material | 165.07 |
Auto stripping in the second degree | 165.10 |
Criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree | 165.45 |
Trademark counterfeiting in the second degree | 165.72 |
Unlawfully using slugs in the first degree | 170.60 |
Forgery of a vehicle identification number | 170.65 |
Illegal possession of a vehicle identification number | 170.70 |
Falsifying business records in the first degree | 175.10 |
Offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree | 175.35 |
Issuing a false certificate | 175.40 |
Insurance fraud in the fourth degree | 176.15 |
Life settlement fraud in the fourth degree | 176.50 |
Health care fraud in the fourth degree | 177.10 |
Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the third degree | 178.15 |
Criminal diversion of medical marihuana in the first degree | 179.10 |
Commercial bribing in the first degree | 180.03 |
Commercial bribe receiving in the first degree | 180.08 |
Sports bribe receiving | 180.45 |
Tampering with a sports contest in the first degree | 180.51 |
Impairing the integrity of a pari-mutuel betting system in the second degree | 180.52 |
Rent gouging in the first degree | 180.57 |
Residential mortgage fraud in the fourth degree | 187.10 |
Criminal impersonation in the first degree | 190.26 |
Unlawfully concealing a will | 190.30 |
Scheme to defraud in the first degree | 190.65 |
Criminal use of an access device in the first degree | 190.76 |
Identity theft in the second degree | 190.79 |
Unlawful possession of personal identification information in the second degree | 190.82 |
Unlawful possession of a skimmer device in the first degree | 190.86 |
Defrauding the government | 195.20 |
Rewarding official misconduct in the second degree | 200.20 |
Receiving reward for official misconduct in the second degree | 200.25 |
Escape in the second degree | 205.10 |
Absconding from temporary release in the first degree | 205.17 |
Absconding from a community treatment facility | 205.19 |
Hindering prosecution in the second degree | 205.60 |
Perjury in the second degree | 210.10 |
Making an apparently sworn false statement in the first degree | 210.40 |
Tampering with a witness in the third degree | 215.11 |
Intimidating a victim or witness in the third degree | 215.15 |
Tampering with physical evidence | 215.40 |
Criminal contempt in the first degree | 215.51 |
Bail jumping in the second degree | 215.56 |
Unlawful grand jury disclosure | 215.70 |
Use of a child to commit a controlled substance offense | 220.28 |
Criminal injection of a narcotic drug | 220.46 |
Criminal possession of precursors of controlled substances | 220.60 |
Criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing material in the first degree | 220.71 |
Criminal possession of precursors of methamphetamine | 220.72 |
Unlawful disposal of methamphetamine laboratory material | 220.76 |
Criminal possession of marihuana in the third degree | 221.20 |
Criminal sale of marihuana in the third degree | 221.45 |
Promoting gambling in the first degree | 225.10 |
Possession of gambling records in the first degree | 225.20 |
Gaming fraud in the first degree | 225.60 |
Possession of unlawful gaming property in the second degree | 225.75 |
Use of unlawful gaming property | 225.85 |
Patronizing a prostitute in the second degree | 230.05 |
Promoting prostitution in a school zone | 230.19 |
Obscenity in the second degree | 235.06 |
Disseminating indecent material to minors in the second degree | 235.21 |
Riot in the first degree | 240.06 |
Criminal anarchy | 240.15 |
Aggravated harassment in the first degree | 240.31 |
Aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate | 240.32 |
Criminal nuisance in the first degree | 240.46 |
Criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the first degree | 240.71 |
Aggravated interference with health care services in the second degree | 240.72 |
Aggravated interference with health care services in the first degree | 240.73 |
Directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree | 240.77 |
Harassment of a rent regulated tenant | 241.05 |
Harming a service animal in the first degree | 242.15 |
Eavesdropping | 250.05 |
Unlawful surveillance in the second degree | 250.45 |
Dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image in the first degree | 250.60 |
Incest in the third degree | 255.25 |
Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child | 263.11 |
Bigamy | 255.15 |
Abandonment of a child | 260.00 |
Non-support of a child in the first degree | 260.06 |
Endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person in the first degree | 260.25 |
Endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person, or an incompetent or physically disabled person in the second degree | 260.32 |
Possessing a sexual performance by a child | 263.16 |
Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds | 265.01-A |
Criminal possession of a firearm | 265.01-B |
Unlawfully dealing with fireworks and dangerous fireworks | 270.00(2biii) |
Unlawful wearing of a body vest | 270.20 |
Unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the second degree | 270.30 |
Manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the first degree | 275.10 |
Manufacture or sale of an unauthorized recording of a performance in the first degree | 275.20 |
Advertisement or sale of unauthorized recordings in the first degree | 275.30 |
Unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the first degree | 275.34 |
Failure to disclose the origin of a recording in the first degree | 275.40 |
Aggravated unpermitted use of indoor pyrotechnics in the second degree | 405.16 |
Money laundering in the fourth degree | 470.05 |
Money laundering in support of terrorism in the fourth degree | 470.21 |
Corrupting the government in the fourth degree | 496.02 |
A misdemeanor is an offense, other than a “traffic infraction,” for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days may be imposed, but for which a sentence to a te rm of imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed. New York misdemeanors are classified in two classes, class A and class B. Class A Misdemeanors include:
ATTEMPT to commit a class e felony | E Felony |
Criminal solicitation in the fourth degree | 100.05 |
Conspiracy in the fifth degree | 105.05 |
Criminal facilitation in the fourth degree | 115.00 |
Assault in the third degree | 120.00 |
Menacing in the second degree | 120.14 |
Hazing in the first degree | 120.16 |
Reckless endangerment in the second degree | 120.20 |
Stalking in the third degree | 120.50 |
Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation | 121.11 |
Self-abortion in the first degree | 125.55 |
Sexual misconduct | 130.20 |
Forcible touching | 130.52 |
Sexual abuse in the second degree | 130.60 |
Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree | 135.05 |
Custodial interference in the second degree | 135.45 |
Coercion in the second degree | 135.60 |
Criminal trespass in the second degree | 140.15 |
Possession of burglar’s tools | 140.35 |
Criminal mischief in the fourth degree | 145.00 |
Criminal tampering in the second degree | 145.15 |
Cemetery desecration in the second degree | 145.22 |
Tampering with a consumer product in the second degree | 145.40 |
Making graffiti | 145.60 |
Criminal possession of a taximeter accelerating device | 145.70 |
Arson in the fifth degree | 150.01 |
Petit larceny | 155.25 |
Unauthorized use of a computer | 156.05 |
Computer tampering in the fourth degree | 156.20 |
Welfare fraud in the fifth degree | 158.05 |
Criminal use of a public benefit card in the second degree | 158.30 |
Misapplication of property | 165.00 |
Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third degree | 165.05 |
Auto stripping in the third degree | 165.09 |
Theft of services | 165.15 |
Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card | 165.17 |
Fraudulently obtaining a signature | 165.20 |
Jostling | 165.25 |
Fraudulent accosting | 165.30 |
Criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree | 165.40 |
Trademark counterfeiting in the third degree | 165.71 |
Forgery in the third degree | 170.05 |
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree | 170.20 |
Criminal simulation | 170.45 |
Falsifying business records in the second degree | 175.05 |
Tampering with public records in the second degree | 175.20 |
Offering a false instrument for filing in the second degree | 175.30 |
Issuing a false financial statement | 175.45 |
Insurance fraud in the fifth degree | 176.10 |
Life settlement fraud in the fifth degree | 176.45 |
Health care fraud in the fifth degree | 177.05 |
Criminal retention of medical marihuana | 179.15 |
Commercial bribing in the second degree | 180.00 |
Commercial bribe receiving in the second degree | 180.05 |
Tampering with a sports contest in the second degree | 180.50 |
Rent gouging in the second degree | 180.56 |
Fraud in insolvency | 185.00 |
Fraud involving a security interest | 185.05 |
Fraudulent disposition of mortgaged property | 185.10 |
Fraudulent disposition of property subject to a conditional sale contract | 185.15 |
Residential mortgage fraud in the fifth degree | 187.05 |
False advertising | 190.20 |
Criminal impersonation in the second degree | 190.25 |
Criminal sale of a police uniform | 190.27 |
Possession of usurious loan records | 190.45 |
Making a false statement of credit terms | 190.55 |
Scheme to defraud in the second degree | 190.60 |
Scheme to defraud the state by unlawfully selling prescriptions | 190.70 |
Unauthorized radio transmission | 190.72 |
Criminal use of an access device in the second degree | 190.75 |
Identity theft in the third degree | 190.78 |
Unlawful possession of personal identification information in the third degree | 190.81 |
Unlawful possession of a skimmer device in the second degree | 190.85 |
Official misconduct | 195.00 |
Obstructing governmental administration in the second degree | 195.05 |
Killing or injuring a police animal | 195.06 |
Harming an animal trained to aid a person with a disability in the first degree | 195.12 |
Obstructing emergency medical services | 195.16 |
Giving unlawful gratuities | 200.30 |
Receiving unlawful gratuities | 200.35 |
Escape in the third degree | 205.05 |
Absconding from a furlough program | 205.18 |
Promoting prison contraband in the second degree | 205.20 |
Hindering prosecution in the third degree | 205.55 |
Perjury in the third degree | 210.05 |
Making an apparently sworn false statement in the second degree | 210.35 |
Making a punishable false written statement | 210.45 |
Tampering with a witness in the fourth degree | 215.10 |
Providing a juror with a gratuity | 215.22 |
Tampering with a juror in the first degree | 215.25 |
Misconduct by a juror in the first degree | 215.30 |
Compounding a crime | 215.45 |
Criminal contempt in the second degree | 215.50 |
Bail jumping in the third degree | 215.55 |
Criminal contempt of the legislature | 215.60 |
Criminal contempt of a temporary state commission | 215.65 |
Criminal contempt of the state commission on judicial conduct | 215.66 |
Unlawful disposition of assets subject to forfeiture | 215.80 |
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree | 220.03 |
Criminally possessing a hypodermic instrument | 220.45 |
Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree | 220.50 |
Criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing material in the second degree | 220.70 |
Criminal possession of marihuana in the fourth degree | 221.15 |
Criminal sale of marihuana in the fourth degree | 221.40 |
Promoting gambling in the second degree | 225.05 |
Possession of gambling records in the second degree | 225.15 |
Possession of a gambling device | 225.30 |
Gaming fraud in the second degree | 225.55 |
Use of counterfeit, unapproved or unlawful wagering instruments | 225.65 |
Possession of unlawful gaming property in the third degree | 225.70 |
Manipulation of gaming outcomes at an authorized gaming establishment | 225.90 |
Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering or modification of equipment and devices associated with gaming | 225.95 |
Prostitution in a school zone | 230.03 |
Patronizing a prostitute in the third degree | 230.04 |
Promoting prostitution in the fourth degree | 230.20 |
Obscenity in the third degree | 235.05 |
Riot in the second degree | 240.05 |
Inciting to riot | 240.08 |
Disruption, or disturbance of religious service | 240.21 |
Aggravated harassment in the second degree | 240.30 |
Loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense | 240.37(3) |
Disseminating a false registered sex offender notice | 240.48 |
Falsely reporting an incident in the third degree | 240.50 |
Criminal interference with health care services or religious worship in the second degree | 240.70 |
Directing a laser at an aircraft in the second degree | 240.76 |
Harming a service animal in the second degree | 242.10 |
Public lewdness in the first degree | 245.03 |
Public display of offensive sexual material | 245.11 |
Possession of eavesdropping devices | 250.10 |
Divulging an eavesdropping warrant | 250.20 |
Dissemination of an unlawful surveillance image in the second degree | 250.55 |
Unlawfully solemnizing a marriage | 255.00 |
Unlawfully issuing a dissolution decree | 255.05 |
Unlawfully procuring a marriage license | 255.10 |
Non-support of a child in the second degree | 260.05 |
Endangering the welfare of a child | 260.10 |
Unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree | 260.20 |
Endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person in the second degree | 260.24 |
Misrepresentation by a child day care provider | 260.31 |
Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree | 265.01 |
Manufacture, transport, disposition and defacement of weapons and dangerous instruments and appliances. | 265.10 |
Certain wounds to be reported | 265.25 |
Burn injury and wounds to be reported | 265.26 |
Prohibited use of weapons | 265.35 |
Unlawful possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device | 265.36 |
Unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices (2nd offense/not home) | 265.37 |
Safe storage of rifles, shotguns, and firearms | 265.45 |
Unlawfully dealing with fireworks and dangerous fireworks | 270.00(2aii,2bii) |
Unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree | 270.25 |
Manufacture of unauthorized recordings in the second degree | 275.05 |
Manufacture or sale of an unauthorized recording of a performance in the second degree | 275.15 |
Advertisement or sale of unauthorized recordings in the second degree | 275.25 |
Unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the second degree | 275.33 |
Failure to disclose the origin of a recording in the second degree | 275.35 |
Licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms | 400.00(15) |
Unpermitted use of indoor pyrotechnics in the second degree | 405.12 |
Class B Misdemeanors include:
Conspiracy in the sixth degree | 105.00 |
Menacing in the third degree | 120.15 |
Stalking in the fourth degree | 120.45 |
Self-abortion in the second degree | 125.50 |
Issuing abortional articles | 125.60 |
Sexual abuse in the third degree | 130.55 |
Criminal trespass in the third degree | 140.10 |
Unlawful possession of radio devices | 140.40 |
Criminal tampering in the third degree | 145.14 |
Reckless endangerment of property | 145.25 |
Possession of graffiti instruments | 145.65 |
Unlawful duplication of computer related material in the second degree | 156.29 |
Unauthorized sale of certain transportation services | 165.16 |
Fortune telling | 165.35 |
Criminal possession of an anti-security item | 170.47 |
Unlawfully using slugs in the second degree | 170.55 |
Criminal diversion of medical marihuana in the second degree | 179.11 |
Rent gouging in the third degree | 180.55 |
Issuing a bad check | 190.05 |
False personation | 190.23 |
Misconduct by corporate official | 190.35 |
Unlawful collection practices | 190.50 |
Harming an animal trained to aid a person with a disability in the second degree | 195.11 |
Refusing to aid a peace or a police officer | 195.10 |
Employer unlawfully penalizing witness or victim | 215.14 |
Tampering with a juror in the second degree | 215.23 |
Unlawful disclosure of an indictment | 215.75 |
Criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree | 221.10 |
Criminal sale of marihuana in the fifth degree | 221.35 |
Prostitution | 230.00 |
Permitting prostitution | 230.40 |
Unlawful assembly | 240.10 |
Harassment in the first degree | 240.25 |
Loitering in the first degree | 240.36 |
Loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense (previous conviction) | 240.37(2) |
Criminal nuisance in the second degree | 240.45 |
Interference, harassment or intimidation of a service animal | 242.05 |
Public lewdness | 245.00 |
Failure to report wiretapping | 250.15 |
Tampering with private communications | 250.25 |
Failing to report criminal communications | 250.35 |
Adultery | 255.17 |
Unlawfully dealing with a child in the second degree | 260.21 |
Unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices (2nd offense/home) | 265.37 |
Unlawfully dealing with fireworks and dangerous fireworks (2a,5) | 270.00 |
Unlawfully possessing or selling noxious material | 270.05 |
Creating a hazard | 270.10 |
Unlawfully refusing to yield a party line | 270.15 |
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