N.Y. Penal Law Section 120.00
Assault in the third degree

A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when:

1.

With intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes such injury to such person or to a third person; or

2.

He recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or

3.

With criminal negligence, he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument. Assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

Source: Section 120.00 — Assault in the third degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.­00 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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