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
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.