§ 120.15 Menacing in the third degree.\n A person is guilty of menacing in the third degree when, by physical\nmenace, he or she intentionally places or attempts to place another\nperson in fear of death, imminent serious physical injury or physical\ninjury.\n Menacing in the third degree is a class B misdemeanor.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15
Menacing in the third degree
Applied in 55 court decisions — leading case United States v. Smith (2014)
Most recently applied in People v. Salaman (September 2025)
2014-09-22
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