New York A04161 amends the criminal procedure law to prevent the transfer of adolescent offenders to family court if they possessed a loaded firearm.

New York A04161 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure that adolescent offenders who possessed a loaded firearm during the commission of an offense are not transferred to family court. This change applies unless the court determines that the defendant caused significant physical injury, displayed a firearm, or engaged in certain sexual contacts. The bill aims to maintain the severity of the legal process for such offenses.

New York A04161 amends the criminal procedure law to prevent the transfer of adolescent offenders to family court if they possessed a loaded firearm.

New York A04161 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure that adolescent offenders who possessed a loaded firearm during the commission of an offense are not transferred to family court. This change applies unless the court determines that the defendant caused significant physical injury, displayed a firearm, or engaged in certain sexual contacts. The bill aims to maintain the severity of the legal process for such offenses.