N.Y. Penal Law 158.20 – Welfare fraud in the second degree
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§ 158.20 Welfare fraud in the second 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 C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 158.20
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
A person is guilty of welfare fraud in the second 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 fifty thousand dollars.
Welfare fraud in the second degree is a class C felony.