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2024 (Beta) Version Released

The 2024 version of NYSentencing incorporates a completely redesigned user interface that is both intuitive and responsive, streamlining access on mobile devices as well as on the desktop. The beta version is completely free, with no login required. Try it out, and send us your comments. A printable Quick-Start Guide PDF is available as well.

2023 Annual Update

NYSentencing 2023 is online. Table of Updates Based on Laws of 2022 Effective Chapter Description 04/26/22 149 Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; amends PL 265.01, 265.07 05/09/22 190 Repeals certain CPL provisions of CPL 1.20[34] relating to persons who are sworn officers of the Long Island railroad police 06/06/22 205 Requires semiautomatic pistols sold …

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2022 Interim Update

Table of Interim Updates Based on Laws of 2022 Effective Chapter Description 04/26/22 149 Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; amends PL 265.01, 265.07 05/09/22 190 Repeals certain CPL provisions of CPL 1.20[34] relating to persons who are sworn officers of the Long Island railroad police 06/06/22 205 Requires semiautomatic pistols sold in this state …

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Tools and Tips

Helpful hints for getting the most out of NYSentencing… Scope Topic Tip Website Login Go to NYSentencing.com website, click “Login” Enter email address & password, click “Login” Click “Launch” to open NYSentencing app in a new tab App Navigation Penal Law navigation – you can use the left app panel to access the Penal Law …

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New Feature – “Find Including Offenses” added to Offense Builder module

Most users are familiar with the “Build Offenses” tool of NYSentencing, which, for a given set of elements, finds all the offenses that may be constructed from the selected set of elements. New for 2022, a new feature, “Find Including Offenses” finds all offenses that include the selected element set. Both tools take as input …

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2022 Annual Update

NYSentencing 2022 is online. Table of Updates Based on Laws of 2021 Effective Chapter Description 02/02/21 23 Repeals section 240.37 of the penal law, relating to loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution 03/31/21 92 Enacts the “marihuana regulation and taxation act”; adds PL article 222. 07/01/21 236 Amends PL 265.17 to prohibit the …

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Update Spotlight – Expansion of Judicial Diversion Eligibility

Effective 10/07/21, chapter 435 of the Laws of 2021 expanded the definition of “eligible defendant” for purposes of Judicial Diversion (CPL article 216) to include defendants charged with felony offenses PL 165.10 and 165.11 [auto stripping], PL 190.79 and 190.80, [identity theft], PL article 222 [cannabis] and PL 105.10 and 105.13 [conspiracy] (but only if …

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