N.Y. Penal Law 205.10 – Escape in the second degree
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§ 205.10 Escape in the second degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E felony | between 1 and 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 205.10
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
A person is guilty of escape in the second degree when:
1. He escapes from a detention facility; or
2. Having been arrested for, charged with or convicted of a class C, class D or class E felony, he escapes from custody; or
3. Having been adjudicated a youthful offender, which finding was substituted for the conviction of a felony, he escapes from custody.
Escape in the second degree is a class E felony.