Title: NY Penal Law § 120.14: Menacing in the second degree
Headings: NY Penal Law § 120.14: Menacing in the second degree
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NY Penal Law § 120.14: Menacing in the second degree
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Content: In addition, the judge may require that you pay a fine of up to $1,000. New York Penal Code § 120.14: Menacing in the second degree
A person is guilty of menacing in the second degree when: He or she intentionally places or attempts to place another person in reasonable fear of physical injury, serious physical injury or death by displaying a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or what appears to be a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm; or
He or she repeatedly follows a person or engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts over a period of time intentionally placing or attempting to place another person in reasonable fear of physical injury, serious physical injury or death; or
He or she commits the crime of menacing in the third degree in violation of that part of a duly served order of protection, or such order which the defendant has actual knowledge of because he or she was present in court when such order was issued, pursuant to article eight of the family court act, § 530.12 of the criminal procedure law, or an order of protection issued by a court of competent jurisdiction in another state, territorial or tribal jurisdiction, which directed the respondent or defendant to stay away from the person or persons on whose behalf the order was issued. The Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates can help
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