{"data":{"id":"us-ny/n.y.-penal-law-120.20","jurisdiction":"us-ny","citation":"N.Y. Penal Law § 120.20","heading":"Reckless endangerment in the second degree","body":"§ 120.20 Reckless endangerment in the second degree.\n  A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the second degree when\nhe recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of\nserious physical injury to another person.\n  Reckless endangerment in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.","path":["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"],"source_url":"https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/laws/PEN/120.20","current_through":"2026-09-11","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:32:45Z","sha256":"3dbe6547809f1a3f520bf103137c952c092d8dc8f7ce531e445ba6826aa840a8","source_id":"us-ny","stale":false,"prev":"us-ny/n.y.-penal-law-120.19","next":"us-ny/n.y.-penal-law-120.25"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}