N.Y. Penal Law 178.25 – Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first degree
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§ 178.25 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 C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
prescriptions in the first degree.
A person is guilty of criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first degree when he or she commits a criminal diversion act, and the value of the benefit exchanged is in excess of fifty thousand dollars.
Criminal diversion of prescription medications and prescriptions in the first degree is a class C felony.