New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 165.25 — Jostling
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 165: Other Offenses Relating to Theft, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 165.25
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.
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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What class of misdemeanor is jostling in New York?
Jostling is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 165.25.
Which New York statute covers jostling?
Jostling is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 165.25 (Jostling).
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