Establishes "Ildefonso Romero's law" to classify aggravated assault as a felony for causing serious physical injury or death with intent.
New York A03403, known as "Ildefonso Romero's law," amends the penal law to establish the felony offense of aggravated assault. This offense occurs when a person causes serious physical injury or death to another person or a third person with intent to cause physical injury, recklessly causes such injury or death, or causes such injury or death with criminal negligence using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Aggravated assault is classified as a class E felony. The act will take effect on November 1 following its enactment.
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