New York State Law
Penal Law
Consolidated Laws of New York's Penal code
Level of Penal Law Offenses
Class A-I Felonies
Class B Felonies
Class C Felonies
Class D Felonies
Class E Felonies
Class A Misdemeanors
Class Violations
Class A-II Felonies
Class B Violent Felonies
Class C Violent Felonies
Class D Violent Felonies
Class E Violent Felonies
Class B Misdemeanors
Felony Sentencing Guide
"Felony" means an offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed.
"Misdemeanor" means 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 term of imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed.
"Violation" means an offense, other than a "traffic infraction," for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days cannot be imposed.
"Traffic Infraction" means any offense defined as "traffic infraction" by section one hundred fifty-five of the vehicle and traffic law.
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