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New York Assault Law

New York Assault Defense

What you're facing under N.Y. Penal Law § 120.00, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to New York (NY) law.

Offense Class

Class A Misdemeanor

Maximum Penalty

1 year

Maximum Fine

$1,000

Penalty Range in New York

StatuteN.Y. Penal Law § 120.00 — Assault in the Third Degree
Minimum Penalty
Maximum Penalty1 year
Maximum Fine$1,000

Charge Enhancements

These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in New York:

  • Against certain protected persons (elevated to second degree)

New York-Specific Detail

Third-degree assault is the basic assault offense in New York. Physical injury means impairment of physical condition or substantial pain.

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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about New York assault possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.