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2.20 – 2.20 | New York Law

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2.20 – 2.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 2.20

Statute Summary

NY CPL § 2.20 - Powers of peace officers 1. The persons designated in section 2.10 of this article shall have the following powers: (a) The power to make warrantless arrests pursuant to section 140.25 of this chapter. (b) The power to use physical force and deadly physical force in making an arrest or preventing an escape pursuant to section 35.30 of the penal law. (c) The power to carry out warrantless searches whenever such searches are constitutionally permissible a

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 2.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.