N.Y. Penal Law 255.27 – Incest in the first degree
* § 255.27 Incest 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 B felony | between 1 and 25 years | up to $30,000 |
A person is guilty of incest in the first degree when he or she commits the crime of rape in the first degree, as defined in subdivision three or four of section 130.35 of this part, or criminal sexual act in the first degree, as defined in subdivision three or four of section 130.50 of this part, against a person whom he or she knows to be related to him or her, whether through marriage or not, as an ancestor, descendant, brother or sister of either the whole or half blood, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece.
Incest in the first degree is a class B felony.
* NB Effective until September 1, 2024 * § 255.27 Incest in the first degree.
A person is guilty of incest in the first degree when he or she commits the crime of rape in the first degree, as defined in paragraph (c) or (d) of subdivision one, paragraph (c) or (d) of subdivision two or paragraph (c) or (d) of subdivision three of section 130.35 of this part, rape in the first degree as defined in former subdivision three or four of section 130.35 of this part, or a crime formerly defined in subdivision three or four of section 130.50 of this part, against a person whom he or she knows to be related to him or her, whether through marriage or not, as an ancestor, descendant, brother or sister of either the whole or half blood, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece.
Incest in the first degree is a class B felony.
* NB Effective September 1, 2024