Penal Law § 20.25 · Article 20. Parties to Offenses and Liability Through Accessorial Conduct
Criminal liability of an individual for corporate conduct
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§ 20.25 Criminal liability of an individual for corporate conduct.
A person is criminally liable for conduct constituting an offense which he performs or causes to be performed in the name of or in behalf of a corporation to the same extent as if such conduct were performed in his own name or behalf.
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN20.25
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