Class C Felony Penalties – New York

Non-violent

• Incarceration of 1 to 3 years minimum, 5 to 15 years maximum in New York State prison
• Probation for 3, 4, or 5 years (PL 60.01, PL 65.00)
• Interim probation supervision
• Conditional discharge for 3 years (PL 60.01, 65.05, 65.05)
• Unconditional discharge (PL 60.01, 65.20)
• Fine up to $5,000
• Surcharge

Violent

• Incarceration in New York State prison is mandatory.  The minimum is  3.5 years, the maximum is 15 years.
• Post-release supervision of 2.5 to 5 years
• Fine of up to $5,000
• $300 Surcharge
• If terrorism, hate-crime, domestic violence, or the victim was a for-hire vehicle, special sentencing applies (see PL 490.25, 485.10, 60.12, PL 60.07)

 

* The above penalties assume no prior felony convictions within a designated period of time