{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "265.04", "citation": "Penal Law § 265.04", "heading": "Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree", "text": ["§ 265.04 Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree.", "A person is guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree when such person:", "(1) possesses any explosive substance with intent to use the same unlawfully against the person or property of another; or", "(2) possesses ten or more firearms.", "Criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree is a class B felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/265.04", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits first-degree criminal possession of a weapon by:\n- **(1)** **Possessing an explosive substance with intent to use it unlawfully against another person or another’s property**; or\n- **(2)** **Possessing 10 or more firearms**. ★\nThe offense is a **class B felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/265.04", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}