N.Y. Penal Law Section 120.09-A
Aggravated assault on a judge


A person is guilty of aggravated assault on a judge when, with intent to cause serious physical injury and prevent a judge from performing official judicial duties, such person causes serious physical injury to such judge. For the purposes of this section, the term judge shall mean a judge of a court of record or a justice court. Aggravated assault on a judge is a class B felony.

Source: Section 120.09-A — Aggravated assault on a judge, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.­09-A (updated Jul. 26, 2024; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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Jun. 21, 2025

Last modified:
Jul. 26, 2024

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