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220.20 – 220.20 | New York Law

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220.20 – 220.20

New York Criminal Procedure § 220.20

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NY CPL § 220.20 - Plea; meaning of lesser included offense for plea purposes 1. A "lesser included offense," within the meaning of subdivisions four and five of section 220.10 relating to the entry of a plea of guilty to an offense of lesser grade than one charged in a count of an indictment, means not only a "lesser included offense" as that term is defined in subdivision thirty-seven of section 1.20, but also one which is deemed to be such pursuant to the following ru

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In simple terms: Learn about New York's 220.20 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.