New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 35.25: Justification; use of physical force to prevent or terminate larceny or criminal mischief
Civil
What this law says, in plain English
A person may use non-deadly physical force against another if reasonably necessary to prevent or stop larceny or criminal mischief involving property other than buildings.
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