N.Y. Penal Law 158.15 – Welfare fraud in the third degree
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§ 158.15 Welfare fraud in the third 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 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 158.15
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
A person is guilty of welfare fraud in the third degree when he or she commits a fraudulent welfare act and thereby takes or obtains public assistance benefits, and when the value of the public assistance benefits exceeds three thousand dollars.
Welfare fraud in the third degree is a class D felony.