New York § 347 - 347Criminal prosecution
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 347 — 347Criminal prosecution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 347. 347Criminal prosecution
§ 347. Criminal prosecution. The attorney general may prosecute every person charged with the commission of a criminal offense in violation of the laws of this state, applicable to or in respect of the practices or transactions referred to in this article. In any such prosecution by the attorney general or a district attorney hereunder, the provisions of section three hundred ninety-nine, of the code of criminal procedure shall not be applicable. In all such proceedings, the attorney general may appear in person or by his deputy before any court of record or any grand jury and exercise all the powers and perform all the duties in respect of such actions or proceedings which the district attorney would otherwise be authorized or required to exercise or perform; or the attorney general may in his discretion transmit evidence, proof and information as to such offense to the district attorney of the county or counties in which the alleged violation has occurred, and every district attorney to whom such evidence, proof and information is so transmitted shall forthwith proceed to prosecute any corporation, company, association, or officer, manager or agent thereof, or any firm or person charged with such violation. A district attorney shall give reasonable notice to the attorney general of intention to prosecute under this article and the attorney general may appear in any criminal proceeding brought under this article. In any such proceeding, wherein the attorney general has appeared either in person or by deputy, the district attorney shall only exercise such powers and perform such duties as are required of him by the attorney general or the deputy attorney general so appearing.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 347
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 347 cover?
Section 347 ("347Criminal prosecution") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 347?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 347" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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