N.Y. Penal Law 120.11 – Aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer
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§ 120.11 Aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 1 and 25 years | up to $30,000 |
A person is guilty of aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer when, with intent to cause serious physical injury to a person whom he knows or reasonably should know to be a police officer or a peace officer engaged in the course of performing his official duties, he causes such injury by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.
Aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer is a class B felony.