New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 125.21 — Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 125: Homicide and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 125.21
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.
125.21 Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree.
A person is guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the second degree
when he or she recklessly causes the death of a police officer or peace
officer where such officer was in the course of performing his or her
official duties and the defendant knew or reasonably should have known
that such victim was a police officer or peace officer.
Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree is a class C felony.
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What class of felony is aggravated manslaughter in the second degree in New York?
Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree is a Class C Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 125.21.
Which New York statute covers aggravated manslaughter in the second degree?
Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 125.21 (Aggravated manslaughter in the second degree).
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