New York criminal charge
Aggravated enterprise corruption in New York
Aggravated enterprise corruption is a Class A-I Felony under New York criminal law, defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 460.22. As a Class A-I Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New York sets for that offense class. New York classifies offenses as felonies (classes A-I and A-II through E), misdemeanors (classes A and B, plus unclassified), violations, and traffic infractions — and a violation or traffic infraction is not a crime (N.Y. Penal Law § 10.00(6); N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 155). Felony sentences divide into indeterminate and determinate schemes depending on the offense (N.Y. Penal Law §§ 70.00, 70.02).
Defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 460.22.
What is the penalty for aggravated enterprise corruption in New York?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | indeterminate sentence with a maximum of life imprisonment (PEN 70.00(2)(a)); minimum period 15–25 years (PEN 70.00(3)(a)(i); murder in the first degree 20–25 years; certain offenses carry life without parole under PEN 70.00(5)); class A-I drug felonies sentence under PEN 70.71 instead | mandatory | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (or up to double the defendant's gain from the crime (PEN 80.00(1)); does not apply to corporations (PEN 80.00(4), 80.10)) | discretionary | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about aggravated enterprise corruption in New York
What class of felony is aggravated enterprise corruption in New York?
Aggravated enterprise corruption is a Class A-I Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 460.22.
What are the penalties for aggravated enterprise corruption in New York?
As a Class A-I Felony, aggravated enterprise corruption carries indeterminate sentence with a maximum of life imprisonment (PEN 70.00(2)(a)); minimum period 15–25 years (PEN 70.00(3)(a)(i); murder in the first degree 20–25 years; certain offenses carry life without parole under PEN 70.00(5)); class A-I drug felonies sentence under PEN 70.71 instead of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (the maximum authorized for the class) under N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 (current).
Which New York statute covers aggravated enterprise corruption?
Aggravated enterprise corruption is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 460.22 (Aggravated enterprise corruption).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.