N.Y. Penal Law 242.10 – Harming a service animal in the second degree
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Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
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A person is guilty of harming a service animal in the second degree when, with the intent to do so, he or she causes physical injury, or causes such injury that results in the death, of a service animal.
Harming a service animal in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.