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New York Menacing Laws<\/h1>\n
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New York\u2019s menacing laws fall between assault and stalking<\/a> in the New York Penal Law. Menacing involves placing another person in fear of serious physical injury through a course of conduct or by the use of a dangerous instrument.<\/p>\r\n

Menacing differs from assault in that it does not involve actual injury. It differs from stalking because stalking is a course of conduct directed at a single person or group of people. Some states define general assault<\/a> like New York defines menacing, but the result is the same. The crime is intentionally causing fear of harm without physical contact.<\/p>\r\n

New York Menacing Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

New York has several menacing charges, and menacing is part of other related offenses. Menacing can be a part of domestic violence<\/a> and workplace harassment cases.<\/p>\r\n

Under the New York Penal Code, menacing means:<\/p>\r\n