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Criminal conduct in New York Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New York legislative session

In New York criminal law, “Criminal conduct” 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 “Criminal conduct” mean in New York criminal law?

"Criminal conduct" means conduct which is a crime under the laws of this state or conduct committed in any other jurisdiction which is or would be a crime under the laws of this state. 5. (N.Y. Penal Law § 470.00)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.