What is Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree?

2025-12-02T16:44:38+00:00

Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree is a misdemeanor. You can be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.50 when it is alleged that you have done or committed any of the following conduct: Disorderly [...]

What is Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree?2025-12-02T16:44:38+00:00

If I disobey an order of protection, can I be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree?

2020-07-16T17:34:22+00:00

Yes. If you intentionally disobey an order of the court, you may be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.50(3).  For this charge, it will be alleged that a person was ordered to have no contact [...]

If I disobey an order of protection, can I be charged with Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree?2020-07-16T17:34:22+00:00

What are the penalties for Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.50?

2020-07-16T17:33:50+00:00

Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, is a class A misdemeanor. A conviction for this crime can result in the following penalties: Up to 1 year in the local or County Jail. Up to 3 years of Probation. Up to $1000 in fines. Restitution, if [...]

What are the penalties for Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.50?2020-07-16T17:33:50+00:00

What is Criminal Contempt in the First Degree?

2025-12-02T16:42:44+00:00

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree is a felony. You can be charged with Criminal Contempt in the First degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.51 when it is alleged that you have committed any of the following acts: Refusing to be [...]

What is Criminal Contempt in the First Degree?2025-12-02T16:42:44+00:00

If I disobey an Order of Protection, can I be charged with a Felony?

2025-12-02T16:40:37+00:00

Yes. If you violate a lawfully issued Order of Protection you may be charged with a felony if you have contact with the protected person and also cause fear or threaten the use of death, or injury and/or commit any of the following acts: [...]

If I disobey an Order of Protection, can I be charged with a Felony?2025-12-02T16:40:37+00:00

What are the penalties for Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.51?

2020-07-16T17:32:21+00:00

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.51, is a class E Felony and is subject to the following penalties: Up to 4 years in State Prison/Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Up to 5 years of Probation. Up [...]

What are the penalties for Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.51?2020-07-16T17:32:21+00:00

What is Aggravated Criminal Contempt?

2020-07-16T17:31:58+00:00

Aggravated Criminal Contempt is a Felony. You can be charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt when you: Intentionally or recklessly cause serious physical injury or injury to the protected party. Commit the crime of Criminal Contempt in the First degree in violations of N.Y. Penal Law [...]

What is Aggravated Criminal Contempt?2020-07-16T17:31:58+00:00

What are the penalties for Aggravated Criminal Contempt, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.52?

2020-07-16T17:30:43+00:00

Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.52, is a class D Felony and is subject to the following penalties: Up to 7 years in State Prison/Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; Up to 5 years of Probation. Up [...]

What are the penalties for Aggravated Criminal Contempt, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law Section 215.52?2020-07-16T17:30:43+00:00
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