N.Y. Penal Law 176.80 – Staging a motor vehicle accident in the first degree
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§ 176.80 Staging a motor vehicle accident in the first 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 D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
A person is guilty of staging a motor vehicle accident in the first degree when he or she commits the offense of staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree and thereby causes serious physical injury or death to another person, other than a participant in such offense.
Staging a motor vehicle accident in the first degree is a class D felony.