New York legal term
Real property instrumentality of a crime in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Real property instrumentality of a crime” 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 “Real property instrumentality of a crime” mean in New York criminal law?
"Real property instrumentality of a crime" means an interest in real property the use of which contributes directly and materially to the commission of a specified felony offense. 7. (N.Y. Penal Law § 480.00)
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