New York legal term
Performance in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Performance” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Performance” mean in New York criminal law?
"Performance" means any play, motion picture, dance or other exhibition performed before an audience. 4. (N.Y. Penal Law § 235.00)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Manipulation of gaming outcomes at an authorized gaming establishment
- Unlawfully dealing with fireworks and dangerous fireworks
- Assault in the second degree
- Assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter or emergency medical services professional
- Conspiracy in the fifth degree
- Conspiracy in the first degree
- Conspiracy in the fourth degree
- Conspiracy in the second degree
- Conspiracy in the sixth degree
- Conspiracy in the third degree
- Criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location
- Disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree
Related terms in the same statutes
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