New York S05374 increases the classification of certain crimes involving assaults on police officers by one level.
New York S05374 amends the penal law to increase the classification of certain crimes involving assaults on police officers by one level. Specifically, it raises the classification of assault on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, or emergency medical services professional from a class B felony to a class C felony. Additionally, it elevates the classification of aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer from a class B felony to a class A felony. This act takes effect immediately.
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