New York criminal charge
Crime of terrorism in New York
Crime of terrorism is a criminal offense under New York law, defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 490.25. Its classification is not fixed: New York assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 490.25.
What is the penalty for crime of terrorism in New York?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Crime of terrorism — specified offense class B felony — Applies when the specified offense underlying the crime of terrorism is a class B felony offense.; 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 (Crime of terrorism — specified offense class B felony — Applies when the specified offense underlying the crime of terrorism is a class B felony offense.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | Crime of terrorism — specified offense class A-I felony — Applies when the specified offense underlying the crime of terrorism is itself a class A-I felony offense, resulting in a sentence of life imprisonment without parole.; 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 (Crime of terrorism — specified offense class A-I felony — Applies when the specified offense underlying the crime of terrorism is itself a class A-I felony offense, resulting in a sentence of life imprisonment without parole.; 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.
How is crime of terrorism classified in New York?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime of terrorism — specified offense class B felony | Class A-I Felony | Applies when the specified offense underlying the crime of terrorism is a class B felony offense. | N.Y. Penal Law § 490.25undefined |
| Crime of terrorism — specified offense class A-I felony | Class A-I Felony | Applies when the specified offense underlying the crime of terrorism is itself a class A-I felony offense, resulting in a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. | N.Y. Penal Law § 490.25undefined |
Common questions about crime of terrorism in New York
What class of felony is crime of terrorism in New York?
What are the penalties for crime of terrorism in New York?
Penalties for crime of terrorism in New York depend on how it is classified — from a Class A-I Felony up to a Class A-I Felony — with the ranges set by N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New York statute covers crime of terrorism?
Crime of terrorism is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 490.25 (Crime of terrorism).
Legal terms used in this law
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.