New York legal term
Controlled substance organization in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Controlled substance organization” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Controlled substance organization” mean in New York criminal law?
"Controlled substance organization" means four or more persons sharing a common purpose to engage in conduct that constitutes or advances the commission of a felony under this article. 19. (N.Y. Penal Law § 220.00)
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