N.Y. Penal Law Section 160.10
Robbery in the second degree

A person is guilty of robbery in the second degree when he forcibly steals property and when:

1.

He is aided by another person actually present; or

2.

In the course of the commission of the crime or of immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant in the crime:

(a)

Causes physical injury to any person who is not a participant in the crime; or

(b)

Displays what appears to be a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm; or

3.

The property consists of a motor vehicle, as defined in Vehicle & Traffic Law § 125 (Motor vehicles)section one hundred twenty-five of the vehicle and traffic law. Robbery in the second degree is a class C felony.

Source: Section 160.10 — Robbery in the second degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/160.­10 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 17, 2026).

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