Penal Law § 205.60 · Article 205. Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
Hindering prosecution in the second degree
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§ 205.60 Hindering prosecution in the second degree.
A person is guilty of hindering prosecution in the second degree when he renders criminal assistance to a person who has committed a class B or class C felony.
Hindering prosecution in the second degree is a class E felony.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN205.60
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