New York A00857 establishes the crime of assault of a protester in the first, second, and third degrees.

New York A00857 amends the penal law to establish the crime of assault of a protester in the first, second, and third degrees. The bill defines "protest activities" as peaceful picketing or other peaceful demonstration protected by the federal and state constitutions. Assault of a protester in the third degree is a class E felony, while assault in the second degree is a class C felony. Assault of a protester in the first degree is a class B felony, involving intent to cause serious physical injury to another person engaged in protest activities, using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

New York A00857 establishes the crime of assault of a protester in the first, second, and third degrees.

New York A00857 amends the penal law to establish the crime of assault of a protester in the first, second, and third degrees. The bill defines "protest activities" as peaceful picketing or other peaceful demonstration protected by the federal and state constitutions. Assault of a protester in the third degree is a class E felony, while assault in the second degree is a class C felony. Assault of a protester in the first degree is a class B felony, involving intent to cause serious physical injury to another person engaged in protest activities, using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.