N.Y. Penal Law Section 135.65
Coercion in the first degree

A person is guilty of coercion in the first degree when he or she commits the crime of coercion in the third degree, and when:

1.

He or she commits such crime by instilling in the victim a fear that he or she will cause physical injury to a person or cause damage to property; or

2.

He or she thereby compels or induces the victim to:

(a)

Commit or attempt to commit a felony; or

(b)

Cause or attempt to cause physical injury to a person; or

(c)

Violate his or her duty as a public servant. Coercion in the first degree is a class D felony.

Source: Section 135.65 — Coercion in the first degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/135.­65 (updated Nov. 2, 2018; accessed Jan. 10, 2026).

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