N.Y. Penal Law 260.05 – Non-support of a child in the second degree
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A person is guilty of non-support of a child when:
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 A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
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Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 260.05
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Non-support of a child in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.