New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.25 — Reckless endangerment in the first degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 120: Assault and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 120.25
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
120.25 Reckless endangerment in the first degree.
A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the first degree when,
under circumstances evincing a depraved indifference to human life, he
recklessly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to
another person.
Reckless endangerment in the first degree is a class D felony.
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What class of felony is reckless endangerment in the first degree in New York?
Reckless endangerment in the first degree is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 120.25.
Which New York statute covers reckless endangerment in the first degree?
Reckless endangerment in the first degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 120.25 (Reckless endangerment in the first degree).
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