New York bill A05628 increases the fine for criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 for wilful, persistent, or egregious offenses.

New York bill A05628 amends the penal law to increase the fine for individuals convicted of criminal contempt in the first degree. The fine can now reach up to $150,000 if the crime was committed wilfully, persistently, or egregiously, as determined by the court. This change applies when a court imposes a fine on a defendant under section 215.51 of the penal law. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with necessary rule or regulation adjustments authorized immediately.

New York bill A05628 increases the fine for criminal contempt in the first degree to up to $150,000 for wilful, persistent, or egregious offenses.

New York bill A05628 amends the penal law to increase the fine for individuals convicted of criminal contempt in the first degree. The fine can now reach up to $150,000 if the crime was committed wilfully, persistently, or egregiously, as determined by the court. This change applies when a court imposes a fine on a defendant under section 215.51 of the penal law. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, with necessary rule or regulation adjustments authorized immediately.