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N.Y. Penal Law § 125.21: Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree
Where this section sits in the code
- 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
§ 125.21 Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree.
A person is guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the second degree
when he or she recklessly causes the death of a police officer or peace
officer where such officer was in the course of performing his or her
official duties and the defendant knew or reasonably should have known
that such victim was a police officer or peace officer.
Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree is a class C felony.
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