New York A09416 increases the offense classification for certain assault offenses involving police officers and peace officers.
New York A09416 amends the penal law to increase the offense classification for certain assault offenses involving police officers and peace officers. Specifically, it adds a new section 120.05-a, making assault in the second degree on a police officer or peace officer a class C felony. It also amends sections 120.05, 120.08, and 120.11 to adjust the classifications for related offenses. This bill aims to strengthen penalties for assaults targeting law enforcement and peace officers while they perform their duties.
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