Penal Law § 120.15 · Article 120. Assault and Related Offenses
Menacing in the third degree
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§ 120.15 Menacing in the third degree.
A person is guilty of menacing in the third degree when, by physical menace, he or she intentionally places or attempts to place another person in fear of death, imminent serious physical injury or physical injury.
Menacing in the third degree is a class B misdemeanor.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN120.15
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