New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15 — Menacing in the third 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 § 120.15
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.
120.15 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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What class of misdemeanor is menacing in the third degree in New York?
Menacing in the third degree is a Class B Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15.
Which New York statute covers menacing in the third degree?
Menacing in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15 (Menacing in the third degree).
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