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N.Y. Penal Law § 205.05: Escape in the third degree

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title L. Offenses Against Public Administration
  4. Article 205. Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody

§ 205.05 Escape in the third degree.

A person is guilty of escape in the third degree when he escapes from

custody.

Escape in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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