Establishes the crime of aggravated obstructing emergency medical services in New York.
New York S05658 amends the penal law by adding a new section for aggravated obstructing emergency medical services. This crime applies to individuals who intentionally and unreasonably obstruct emergency services, technicians, peace officers, or police officers while obstructing traffic or posing a risk of serious physical injury. Aggravated obstructing emergency medical services is classified as a class E felony. The bill also addresses the forfeiture of vehicles used in this offense and outlines procedures for claiming or recovering such vehicles.
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