N.Y. Penal Law 205.15 – Escape in the first degree
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§ 205.15 Escape 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 B felony | between 1 and 25 years | up to $30,000 |
| Class D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 205.15
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
A person is guilty of escape in the first degree when:
1. Having been charged with or convicted of a felony, he escapes from a detention facility; or
2. Having been arrested for, charged with or convicted of a class A or class B 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 a detention facility.
Escape in the first degree is a class D felony.