Charged with a Felony or Misdemeanor
Advice On A Full Range Of Felonies and Misdemeanor Charge Matters
By Jeffrey D. Cohen, Esq.
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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