New York criminal charge
Hindering prosecution in the second degree in New York
Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a criminal offense under New York law, defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 205.60. 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 § 205.60.
What is the penalty for hindering prosecution in the second degree in New York?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 4 years (Hindering prosecution in the second degree — A person renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a class B or class C felony.; authorized maximum for the class; non-violent felonies take an indeterminate term (minimum 1 year to one-third of the maximum, PEN 70.00(3)(b)) or an alternative definite sentence of 1 year or less (PEN 70.00(4)); violent felony offenses enumerated in PEN 70.02 take a determinate term of 1½–4 years plus post-release supervision (PEN 70.45); predicate-felon ranges differ (PEN 70.06)) | discretionary | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.00 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Hindering prosecution in the second degree — A person renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a class B or class C felony.; 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 hindering prosecution in the second degree classified in New York?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindering prosecution in the second degree | Class E Felony | A person renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a class B or class C felony. | N.Y. Penal Law § 205.60undefined |
Common questions about hindering prosecution in the second degree in New York
What class of felony is hindering prosecution in the second degree in New York?
What are the penalties for hindering prosecution in the second degree in New York?
Penalties for hindering prosecution in the second degree in New York depend on how it is classified — from a Class E Felony up to a Class E 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 hindering prosecution in the second degree?
Hindering prosecution in the second degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 205.60 (Hindering prosecution in the second degree).
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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.