Assault is classified into three degrees: Third Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and First Degree Assault, as outlined in N.Y. Penal Law §§120.00, 120.05, and 120.10.
Levels of Assault in New York City
Assault is generally defined as “an intentional act that puts another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact” and in New York City assault carries various levels of charges ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. The extent of a victim’s injuries…
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