N.Y. Penal Law 200.22 – Rewarding official misconduct in the first degree
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§ 200.22 Rewarding official misconduct 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 C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 200.22
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
A person is guilty of rewarding official misconduct in the first degree when he knowingly confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a public servant for having violated his duty as a public servant in the investigation, arrest, detention, prosecution, or incarceration of any person for the commission or alleged commission of a class A felony defined in Article two hundred twenty of the penal law or the attempt to commit any such class A felony.
Rewarding official misconduct in the first degree is a class C felony.