N.Y. Penal Law Section 165.08
Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the first degree


A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a vehicle in the first degree when knowing that he does not have the consent of the owner, he takes, operates, exercises control over, rides in or otherwise uses a vehicle with the intent to use the same in the course of or the commission of a class A, class B, class C or class D felony or in the immediate flight therefrom. A person who engages in any such conduct without the consent of the owner is presumed to know he does not have such consent. Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the first degree is a class D felony.

Source: Section 165.08 — Unauthorized use of a vehicle in the first degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/165.­08 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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Jun. 21, 2025

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Sep. 22, 2014

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