New York statute

N.Y. Penal Law § 160.05 — Robbery in the third degree

Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

Part of Article 160: Robbery, New York Penal Law.

Criminal charges under this statute

Robbery in the third degree

Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 160.05

Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.

N.Y. Penal Law § 160.05Primary source, current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)

160.05 Robbery in the third degree. A person is guilty of robbery in the third degree when he forcibly steals property. Robbery in the third degree is a class D felony.

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What class of felony is robbery in the third degree in New York?

Robbery in the third degree is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 160.05.

Which New York statute covers robbery in the third degree?

Robbery in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 160.05 (Robbery in the third degree).

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