You can be charged with Menacing in New York State if you are alleged to have placed another person in fear of injury or death. If you are convicted of this offense, you may face jail or prison time, probation, and/or fines. A court will [...]

Menacing in the 3rd Degree means the police allege that you intentionally placed or attempted to place someone in fear of injury or death. Menacing in the 3rd degree is a class B misdemeanor under NY Penal Law §120.15. If you are convicted of [...]

Menacing in the 2nd Degree means the police allege that you intentionally placed or attempted to place someone in fear of injury or death by displaying a weapon such as a knife or a gun. Second Degree Menacing is also committed when a defendant intentionally [...]

Menacing in the 1st Degree means the police allege that you have committed menacing again, after you have previously been convicted of menacing.  This new charge is then elevated to a felony based on your prior conviction. Menacing in the 1st Degree is a class [...]

Menacing a police officer or peace officer means the police allege that you have placed a police officer or peace officer in fear of injury or death while they are acting in their capacity as an officer, by displaying a weapon. Menacing a police officer [...]

Menacing in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degrees and Menacing a police officer or peace officer are all crimes in New York State.  As such, a conviction for any menacing charge will result in a criminal record.