N.Y. Penal Law § 205.15

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117

Section 205.15 - Escape in the first degree

A person is guilty of escape in the first degree when:

1. Having been charged with or convicted of a felony, he escapes from a detention facility; or

2. Having been arrested for, charged with or convicted of a class A or class B felony, he escapes from custody; or

3. Having been adjudicated a youthful offender, which finding was substituted for the conviction of a felony, he escapes from a detention facility.

Escape in the first degree is a class D felony.

N.Y. Penal Law § 205.15