N.Y. Penal Law 165.17 – Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card
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§ 165.17 Unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
A person is guilty of unlawful use of credit card, debit card or public benefit card when in the course of obtaining or attempting to obtain property or a service, he uses or displays a credit card, debit card or public benefit card which he knows to be revoked or cancelled.
Unlawful use of a credit card, debit card or public benefit card is a class A misdemeanor.