Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.20 — Reckless endangerment in the second degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.20
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- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 120.20 Reckless endangerment in the second degree.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 120.20 — Reckless endangerment in the second degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 120.20 Reckless endangerment in the second degree.
A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the second degree when he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.
Reckless endangerment in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.