This edition presents the full text of the Penal Law with clear organization of offenses, definitions, classifications, penalties, and statutory defenses. New York Consolidated Laws – Penal Law 2026 offers a complete and up-to-date reference to New York State’s criminal statutes as amended through 2026. Designed for lawyers, judges, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense counsel, and students, it provides authoritative guidance to help interpret and apply New York’s criminal law framework in both practice and study.