New York legal term
Felony offense in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Felony offense” 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 “Felony offense” mean in New York criminal law?
"Felony offense" means only a felony defined in article two hundred twenty of this chapter, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit any such felony, provided such attempt or conspiracy is punishable as a felony, or solicitation of any such felony provided such solicitation is punishable as a felony. 2. (N.Y. Penal Law § 480.00)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aggravated criminal possession of a weapon
- Crime of terrorism
- Criminal use of a firearm in the first degree
- Criminal use of a firearm in the second degree
- Luring a child
- Obstruction of governmental duties by means of a bomb, destructive device, explosive, or hazardous substance
- Order of recognizance or bail; after conviction and before sentence
- Unlawful wearing of body armor
Related terms in the same statutes
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