N.Y. Penal Law 178.20 – Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the second degree
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§ 178.20 Criminal diversion of prescription medications and
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 |
prescriptions in the second degree.
A person is guilty of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the second degree when he or she commits a criminal diversion act, and the value of the benefit exchanged is in excess of three thousand dollars.
Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the second degree is a class D felony.