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Penal Law § 135.05 · Article 135. Kidnapping, Coercion and Related Offenses

Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree

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§ 135.05 Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree.

A person is guilty of unlawful imprisonment in the second degree when he restrains another person.

Unlawful imprisonment in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN135.05
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