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New York Penal Law
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- § 120.00class a misdemeanor
Assault in the third degree
§ 120.00 Assault in the third degree. A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when: 1. With intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes such injury to such person or to a third person; or 2. He recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or 3. …
Read the full section - § 120.12class e felony
Aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old
§ 120.12 Aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old. A person is guilty of aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old when being eighteen years old or more the defendant commits the crime of assault in the third degree as defined in section 120.0…
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Definitions
§ 120.40 Definitions. For purposes of sections 120.45, 120.50, 120.55 and 120.60 of this article: 1. "Kidnapping" shall mean a kidnapping crime defined in article one hundred thirty-five of this chapter. 2. "Unlawful imprisonment" shall mean an unlawful imprisonment felony crime …
Read the full section - § 240.75class e felony
Aggravated family offense
§ 240.75 Aggravated family offense. 1. A person is guilty of aggravated family offense when he or she commits a misdemeanor defined in subdivision two of this section as a specified offense and he or she has been convicted of one or more specified offenses within the immediately …
Read the full section - § 400.00class a misdemeanor
Licensing and other provisions relating to firearms
§ 400.00 Licensing and other provisions relating to firearms. 1. Eligibility. No license shall be issued or renewed pursuant to this section except by the licensing officer, and then only after investigation and finding that all statements in a proper application for a license ar…
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Hate crimes
§ 485.05 Hate crimes. 1. A person commits a hate crime when he or she commits a specified offense and either: (a) intentionally selects the person against whom the offense is committed or intended to be committed in whole or in substantial part because of a belief or perception r…
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