New York statute

N.Y. Penal Law § 205.55 — Hindering prosecution in the third degree

Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

Part of Article 205: Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody, New York Penal Law.

Criminal charges under this statute

Hindering prosecution in the third degree

Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 205.55

Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.

N.Y. Penal Law § 205.55Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

205.55 Hindering prosecution in the third degree. A person is guilty of hindering prosecution in the third degree when he renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a felony. Hindering prosecution in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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What class of misdemeanor is hindering prosecution in the third degree in New York?

Hindering prosecution in the third degree is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 205.55.

Which New York statute covers hindering prosecution in the third degree?

Hindering prosecution in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 205.55 (Hindering prosecution in the third degree).

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