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Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree

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New York Code › Act PEN › Part 3 › Title P › Article 265 › Section 265.04

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§ 265.04 Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree.\n A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the first\ndegree when such person:\n (1) possesses any explosive substance with intent to use the same\nunlawfully against the person or property of another; or\n (2) possesses ten or more firearms.\n Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree is a class B\nfelony.\n

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