N.Y. Penal Law 125.11 – Aggravated criminally negligent homicide
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§ 125.11 Aggravated criminally negligent homicide.
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 C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 125.11
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
A person is guilty of aggravated criminally negligent homicide when, with criminal negligence, he or she 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 criminally negligent homicide is a class C felony.