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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE J
Offenses Involving Theft
ARTICLE 165
Other Offenses Relating to Theft
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SECTION 165.25
Jostling
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE J, ARTICLE 165
§ 165.25 Jostling.

A person is guilty of jostling when, in a public place, he
intentionally and unnecessarily:

1. Places his hand in the proximity of a person's pocket or handbag;
or

2. Jostles or crowds another person at a time when a third person's
hand is in the proximity of such person's pocket or handbag.

Jostling is a class A misdemeanor.