New York criminal charge
Menacing in the third degree in New York
Menacing in the third degree is a Class B Misdemeanor under New York criminal law, defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New York sets for that offense class. New York classifies offenses as felonies (classes A-I and A-II through E), misdemeanors (classes A and B, plus unclassified), violations, and traffic infractions — and a violation or traffic infraction is not a crime (N.Y. Penal Law § 10.00(6); N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 155). Felony sentences divide into indeterminate and determinate schemes depending on the offense (N.Y. Penal Law §§ 70.00, 70.02).
Defined by N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15.
What is the penalty for menacing in the third degree in New York?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 3 months (definite sentence (PEN 70.15(2)); probation of 1 year available instead (PEN 65.00(3))) | discretionary | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.15 |
| Fine | up to $500 (or up to double the defendant's gain from the crime (PEN 80.05(5))) | discretionary | N.Y. Penal Law § 70.15 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about menacing in the third degree in New York
What class of misdemeanor is menacing in the third degree in New York?
Menacing in the third degree is a Class B Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15.
What are the penalties for menacing in the third degree in New York?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, menacing in the third degree carries up to 3 months (the maximum authorized for the class) of incarceration and a fine of up to $500 (the maximum authorized for the class) under N.Y. Penal Law § 70.15 (current).
Which New York statute covers menacing in the third degree?
Menacing in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 120.15 (Menacing in the third degree).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.