New York criminal charge
Compelling prostitution in New York
Compelling prostitution is a Class B Felony under New York criminal law, defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33. As a Class B Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New York sets for that offense class. New York classifies offenses as felonies (classes A-I and A-II through E), misdemeanors (classes A and B, plus unclassified), violations, and traffic infractions — and a violation or traffic infraction is not a crime (N.Y. Penal Law § 10.00(6); N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 155). Felony sentences divide into indeterminate and determinate schemes depending on the offense (N.Y. Penal Law §§ 70.00, 70.02).
Defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33.
What is the penalty for compelling prostitution in New York?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 25 years (authorized maximum for the class; non-violent felonies take an indeterminate term (minimum 1 year to one-third of the maximum, PEN 70.00(3)(b)); violent felony offenses enumerated in PEN 70.02 take a determinate term of 5–25 years plus post-release supervision (PEN 70.45); predicate-felon ranges differ (PEN 70.06)) | discretionary | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (or up to double the defendant's gain from the crime (PEN 80.00(1)); does not apply to corporations (PEN 80.00(4), 80.10)) | discretionary | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about compelling prostitution in New York
What class of felony is compelling prostitution in New York?
What are the penalties for compelling prostitution in New York?
As a Class B Felony, compelling prostitution carries up to 25 years (the maximum authorized for the class) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (the maximum authorized for the class) under N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 (current).
Which New York statute covers compelling prostitution?
Compelling prostitution is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 230.33 (Compelling prostitution).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.