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N.Y. Penal Law § 120.25: Reckless endangerment in the first degree

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

§ 120.25 Reckless endangerment in the first degree.

A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the first degree when,

under circumstances evincing a depraved indifference to human life, he

recklessly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to

another person.

Reckless endangerment in the first degree is a class D felony.

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