New York Motion Under 28 USC 2255 to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence is a legal procedure whereby a person convicted of a federal crime in the state of New York may challenge the legality or constitutionality of his or her sentence. This motion allows a defendant to challenge their conviction or sentence, and potentially receive a lighter sentence or even be exonerated of the crime. There are two types of New York Motion Under 28 USC 2255 to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence: (1) Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence by a Person in Federal Custody; and (2) Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence for a Person in State Custody. A Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence by a Person in Federal Custody can be filed by a person who has been convicted of a federal crime in the state of New York and is currently serving a sentence in federal prison. This motion is used to challenge the legality or constitutionality of the sentence. A Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence for a Person in State Custody can be filed by a person who has been convicted of a federal crime in the state of New York and is currently serving a sentence in a state prison. This motion is used to challenge the legality or constitutionality of the sentence. In both cases, the defendant must provide evidence of their innocence or of an error in the conviction. The defendant may also request a new trial or a reduction in their sentence. If the motion is granted, the sentence or conviction may be vacated, set aside, or corrected by the court.