Statutes > New York Statutes > PEN - Penal > Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES > Title L - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION > Article 205 - (205.00 - 205.65) ESCAPE AND OTHER OFFENSES RELATING TO CUSTODY > 205.05 - Escape in the third degree.

205.05 - Escape in the third degree.

§ 205.05 Escape in the third degree.    A  person is guilty of escape in the third degree when he escapes from  custody.    Escape in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.