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N.Y. Penal Law § 125.05: Homicide and related offenses; definition

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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 125. Homicide and Related Offenses

§ 125.05 Homicide and related offenses; definition.

The following definition is applicable to this article:

"Person," when referring to the victim of a homicide, means a human

being who has been born and is alive.

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