N.Y. Penal Law 205.65 – Hindering prosecution in the first degree
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§ 205.65 Hindering prosecution 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 |
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| Class D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
A person is guilty of hindering prosecution in the first degree when he renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a class A felony, knowing or believing that such person has engaged in conduct constituting a class A felony.
Hindering prosecution in the first degree is a class D felony.