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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Felonies. Felonies are classified, for the purpose of sentence, into five categories as follows:
(a) Class A felonies;
(b) Class B felonies;
(c) Class C felonies;
(d) Class D felonies; and
(e) Class E felonies.
Class A felonies are subclassified, for the purpose of sentence, into two categories as follows: subclass I and subclass II, to be known as class A-I and class A-II felonies, respectively.
2. Misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are classified, for the purpose of sentence, into three categories as follows:
(a) Class A misdemeanors;
(b) Class B misdemeanors; and
(c) Unclassified misdemeanors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 55.05 Classifications of felonies and misdemeanors - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-55-05/
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