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10.20 – 10.20 | New York Law

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10.20 – 10.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 10.20

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NY CPL § 10.20 - Superior courts; jurisdiction 1. Superior courts have trial jurisdiction of all offenses. They have: (a) Exclusive trial jurisdiction of felonies; and (b) Trial jurisdiction of misdemeanors concurrent with that of the local criminal courts; and (c) Trial jurisdiction of petty offenses, but only when such an offense is charged in an indictment which also charges a crime. 2. Superior courts have preliminary jurisdiction of all offenses, but they exercise such ju

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 10.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.