New York legal term
Cane Sword in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Cane Sword” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Cane Sword” mean in New York criminal law?
"Cane Sword" means a cane or swagger stick having concealed within it a blade that may be used as a sword or stilletto. * 14. (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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