N.Y. Penal Law 225.80 – Possession of unlawful gaming property in the first degree
§ 225.80 Possession of unlawful gaming property 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 D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
A person is guilty of possession of unlawful gaming property in the first degree when:
1. He or she commits the crime of unlawful possession of gaming property in the third degree as defined in section 225.70 of this article and the face value of the improper substitute property exceeds one thousand dollars; or
2. He or she commits the offense of possession of unlawful gaming property in the second degree as defined in subdivision one or two of section 225.75 of this article and has been previously convicted within the preceding five years of any offense of which an essential element is possession of unlawful gaming property.
Possession of unlawful gaming property in the first degree is a class D felony.