N.Y. Penal Law § 165.25: Jostling

§ 165.25 Jostling.

A person is guilty of jostling when, in a public place, he

intentionally and unnecessarily:

1. Places his hand in the proximity of a person's pocket or handbag;

or

2. Jostles or crowds another person at a time when a third person's

hand is in the proximity of such person's pocket or handbag.

Jostling is a class A misdemeanor.