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Article 10 |
Definitions |
What does article 10 define? |
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Offense |
Conduct for which a sentence of imprisonment or to a fine is provided by any law of this state, or by any law local or otherwise |
Conduct, either imprisonment or fine |
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Traffic infraction |
Offenses defined in the vehicle and traffic law |
Offenses, VTL |
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Violation |
An offense *other than a traffic infraction* for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of 15 days *cannot* be imposed |
Not traffic infraction, not more than 15 days |
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Misdemeanor |
Other than a traffic infraction, sentence in excess of 15 day may be imposed, but imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed |
May be more than 15, cannot be more than one year |
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Felony |
An offense for which a sentence of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed |
Over a year, May be imposed |
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Crime |
A misdemeanor or felony |
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Physical injury |
Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain |
Impairment or pain |
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Serious physical injury |
Physical injury which can lead to death, impairment or disfigurement |
Can lead to death, impairment, or disfigurement |
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Deadly physical force |
Force readily capable of causing death or other physical injury |
Capable of causing death or physical injury |
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Deadly weapon |
Any loaded weapon from which a shot capable of causing death or physical injury may be discharged. Or a switchblade, gravity knife, etc... |
Loaded weapon or illegal knives etc.. |
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Dangerous instrument |
Any instrument, article or substance, including a vehicle under circumstance which it is used, readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury |
Any instrument, including vehicle, that can cause death or SPI |
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Juvenile offender |
A person 13 years old, who is criminally responsible for acts of murder 2nd degree or as part of a sexually motivated felony. Or 14 or 15 years old criminally responsible for acts of, murder 2nd degree, kidnapping 1st, arson 1st or 2nd, assault 1st, manslaughter 1st, rape 1st, Criminal sexual act 1st, aggravated sexual accuse 1st, burglary 1st or 2nd, robbery 1st or second, possession of a machine gun or forearm on school grounds |
13 - murder/ sexually motivated felony 14 and 15 - other felonies |
