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  2. NY SAFE Act - Wikipedia

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    The following day (the second full day of the 2013 legislative session), the New York State Assembly approved the legislation by a 104–43 vote, and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law less than one hour later. [1] The passage of the law made New York the first to pass restrictions on gun laws since the Sandy Hook massacre.

  3. Gun laws in New York - Wikipedia

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    Most of New York State's gun laws are covered in two sections of New York Penal Law: Article 265 - Firearms and Other Dangerous Weapons, and Article 400 - Licensing and Other Provisions Relating to Firearms. These laws ban handgun possession and provide exemptions, including individuals licensed to carry handguns or to possess them for other ...

  4. Murder in New York law - Wikipedia

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    In the state of New York, the common law felony murder rule has been codified in New York Penal Law § 125.25. [6] The New York version of the rule provides that a death occurring during the commission of certain felonies, without the intent to kill, becomes second degree murder, and with intent to kill, becomes first degree murder.

  5. Consolidated Laws of New York - Wikipedia

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    New York uses a system called "continuous codification" whereby each session law clearly identifies the law and section of the Consolidated Laws affected by its passage. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Unlike civil law codes , the Consolidated Laws are systematic but neither comprehensive nor preemptive, and reference to other laws and case law is often necessary ...

  6. Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain United States ...

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    Simple assault is a class A misdemeanor, but if physical contact occurs, the offense is a class D felony. If a deadly weapon is used or bodily injury is inflicted, it is a class C felony. [1] Threatening the government officials of the United States, particularly law enforcement officers, can in some cases fall under this statute. [2]

  7. Assault - Wikipedia

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    In New York State, assault (as defined in the New York State Penal Code Article 120) [74] requires an actual injury. Other states define this as battery; there is no crime of battery in New York. However, in New York if a person threatens another person with imminent injury without engaging in physical contact, that is called "menacing".

  8. New York Penal Law - Wikipedia

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  9. Necessity defense (New York) - Wikipedia

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    The Penal Law of the State of New York combines justification and necessity into a single article, Article 35. "Defense of Justification" comprises sections 35.05 through 35.30 of the Penal Law. The general provision relating to necessity, section 35.05, provides: § 35.05 Justification; generally.