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N.Y. Penal Law § 120.13: Menacing in the first degree

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Penal Law
Part 3. Specific Offenses
Title H. Offenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation
Article 120. Assault and Related Offenses

§ 120.13 Menacing in the first degree.

A person is guilty of menacing in the first degree when he or she

commits the crime of menacing in the second degree and has been

previously convicted of the crime of menacing in the second degree or

the crime of menacing a police officer or peace officer within the

preceding ten years.

Menacing in the first degree is a class E felony.

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