N.Y. County Law Section 722-A
Definition of crime

For the purposes of this article, the term “crime” shall mean a felony, misdemeanor, or the breach of any law of this state or of any law, local law or ordinance of a political subdivision of this state, other than one that defines a “traffic infraction,” for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment is authorized upon conviction thereof.

Source: Section 722-A — Definition of crime, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CNT/722-A (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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