{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "120.20", "citation": "Penal Law § 120.20", "heading": "Reckless endangerment in the second degree", "text": ["§ 120.20 Reckless endangerment in the second degree.", "A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the second degree when he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person.", "Reckless endangerment in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.20", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits second-degree reckless endangerment by **recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person**. ★ It is a **class A misdemeanor**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/120.20", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}