{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "135.65", "citation": "Penal Law § 135.65", "heading": "Coercion in the first degree", "text": ["§ 135.65 Coercion in the first degree.", "A person is guilty of coercion in the first degree when he or she commits the crime of coercion in the third degree, and when:", "1. He or she commits such crime by instilling in the victim a fear that he or she will cause physical injury to a person or cause damage to property; or", "2. He or she 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 or her duty as a public servant.", "Coercion in the first degree is a class D felony."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/135.65", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person commits first-degree coercion by committing third-degree coercion and:\n- **(1)** using fear of **physical injury or property damage**; or\n- **(2)** thereby compelling the victim to **commit or attempt a felony, cause or attempt physical injury, or violate a public-servant duty**. ★\nIt is a **class D felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/135.65", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}