- The Laws of New York
- Consolidated Laws
- 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
Section 120.00 Assault in the third degree
Penal (PEN)
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.
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.