§ 120.20 Reckless endangerment in the second degree.\n A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the second degree when\nhe recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of\nserious physical injury to another person.\n Reckless endangerment in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.20
Reckless endangerment in the second degree
Applied in 41 court decisions — leading case 139 S. Ct. 2319 - United States v. Davis (2019)
Most recently applied in United States v. Kelly (February 2025)
2014-09-22
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