New York § 485-A - 485-AViolation of certain sections a class E felony
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 485-A — 485-AViolation of certain sections a class E felony, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 485-A. 485-AViolation of certain sections a class E felony
§ 485-a. Violation of certain sections a class E felony. Any person who violates the provisions of sections four hundred seventy-eight, four hundred eighty-four, four hundred eighty-six or four hundred ninety-five of this article is guilty of a class E felony when he or she: (1) falsely holds himself or herself out as a person licensed to practice law in this state, a person otherwise permitted to practice law in this state, or a person who can provide services that only attorneys are authorized to provide; and (2) causes another person to suffer monetary loss or damages exceeding one thousand dollars or other material damage resulting from impairment of a legal right to which he or she is entitled.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 485-A
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 485-A cover?
Section 485-A ("485-AViolation of certain sections a class E felony") 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 § 485-A?
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