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Under CPL §20.40, a defendant may be prosecuted in any county where any element of a crime occurred.

If a threat is made in County A and received in County B—both counties have jurisdiction.

Even a person outside NY can face charges if part of the offense occurs inside the state, such as directing a crime from elsewhere.

Geographic jurisdiction ensures prosecutors can act wherever the criminal impact happens.

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