§ 125.15 Manslaughter in the second degree.\n A person is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree when:\n 1. He recklessly causes the death of another person; or\n 3. He intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide.\n Manslaughter in the second degree is a class C felony.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 125.15
Manslaughter in the second degree
Applied in 20 court decisions — leading case United States v. Kilmartin (2019)
Most recently applied in People v. Wallace (December 2023)
2019-01-25
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