New York legal term
Omission in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Omission” 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 “Omission” mean in New York criminal law?
"Omission" means a failure to perform an act as to which a duty of performance is imposed by law. 4. (N.Y. Penal Law § 15.00)
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