2006 New York Code - Coercion In The First Degree.



 
  § 135.65 Coercion in the first degree.
    A person is guilty of coercion in the first degree when he commits the
  crime of coercion in the second degree, and when:
    1.  He  commits  such crime by instilling in the victim a fear that he
  will cause physical injury to a person or cause damage to property; or
    2. He thereby compels or induces the victim to:
    (a) Commit or attempt to commit a felony; or
    (b) Cause or attempt to cause physical injury to a person; or
    (c) Violate his duty as a public servant.
    Coercion in the first degree is a class D felony.

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