Establishes the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime in New York.

New York Senate Bill S09359 amends the penal law by adding a new section that establishes the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime. This crime occurs when a person acts under the color of law to prevent a police officer from accessing the scene of a crime or any evidence at the scene. The offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill defines "scene of a crime" as a location where a crime is alleged to have occurred and "police officer" according to the definition in the criminal procedure law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime in New York.

New York Senate Bill S09359 amends the penal law by adding a new section that establishes the crime of obstruction of governmental duties at the scene of a crime. This crime occurs when a person acts under the color of law to prevent a police officer from accessing the scene of a crime or any evidence at the scene. The offense is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The bill defines "scene of a crime" as a location where a crime is alleged to have occurred and "police officer" according to the definition in the criminal procedure law. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.