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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE H
Offenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation
ARTICLE 120
Assault and Related Offenses
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SECTION 120.01
Reckless assault of a child by a child day care provider
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SECTION 120.00
Assault in the third degree
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE H, ARTICLE 120
§ 120.00 Assault in the third degree.

A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:

1. With intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes
such injury to such person or to a third person; or

2. He recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or

3. With criminal negligence, he causes physical injury to another
person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument.

Assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.