Penal Law § 165.25 · Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft
Jostling
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§ 165.25 Jostling.
A person is guilty of jostling when, in a public place, he intentionally and unnecessarily:
1. Places his hand in the proximity of a person's pocket or handbag; or
2. Jostles or crowds another person at a time when a third person's hand is in the proximity of such person's pocket or handbag.
Jostling is a class A misdemeanor.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN165.25
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