New York criminal charge
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree in New York
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree is a Class A-I Felony under New York criminal law, defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 220.21. As a Class A-I 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 § 220.21.
Common questions about criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree in New York
What class of felony is criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree in New York?
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree is a Class A-I Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 220.21.
Which New York statute covers criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree?
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 220.21 (Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree).
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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.