New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.07 — Gang assault in the first degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 120: Assault and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 120.07
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
120.07 Gang assault in the first degree.
A person is guilty of gang assault in the first degree when, with
intent to cause serious physical injury to another person and when aided
by two or more other persons actually present, he causes serious
physical injury to such person or to a third person.
Gang assault in the first degree is a class B felony.
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What class of felony is gang assault in the first degree in New York?
Gang assault in the first degree is a Class B Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 120.07.
Which New York statute covers gang assault in the first degree?
Gang assault in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 120.07 (Gang assault in the first degree).
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