New York legal term
Culpable mental state in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Culpable mental state” 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 “Culpable mental state” mean in New York criminal law?
"Culpable mental state" means "intentionally" or "knowingly" or "recklessly" or with "criminal negligence," as these terms are defined in section 15.05. (N.Y. Penal Law § 15.00)
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