Types of Criminal Cases

  • Organization: New York State Unified Court System
  • Document Type: Client legal education
  • Date Created: Thursday, March 24, 2022
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State Specific-NY

A person commits a crime when he or she does something that goes against the laws in the New York State Penal Code. There are three types of criminal cases: Violations, Misdemeanors and Felonies. Each one has different possible punishments. This is called Sentencing. Use the resource to learn more. 

Topics:
  • Post-Trial