New York legal term
Public assistance benefits in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Public assistance benefits” 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 “Public assistance benefits” mean in New York criminal law?
"Public assistance benefits" means money, property or services provided directly or indirectly through programs of the federal government, the state government or the government of any political subdivision within the state and administered by the department of social services or social services districts. 2. (N.Y. Penal Law § 158.00)
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