Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

juvenile car theft

What is the maxium punishment that a 16 year old can get for car theft and/or house burglary?


Asked on 12/11/97, 10:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stacey Van Malden Stacey Van Malden, Attorney at Law

Sentences for 16 year olds

If the 16 year old is treated as an adult, and commits burglary in the first degree (a B Felony) the maximumterm of imprisonment is 25 years. However, it is unlikelythat such a term would be imposed. In order to geta better idea of what type of sentence would be imposed, a moreprecise question must be asked.

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Answered on 1/09/98, 9:24 am


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