Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: Accessory to a crime

He would be charged with Manslaughter in the second degree a class C felony carrying up to 15 years. Man 2 as we call it is not as serious as assault 1 degree. If your protagonist provided the weapons and bullets he may face stronger or greater charges. If he paid money to the winner, he may face Man 1* or even Murder 2 charges.

Below is the Man 2 statute.

S 125.15 Manslaughter in the second degree.

A person is guilty of manslaughter in the second degree when:

1. He recklessly causes the death of another person; or

2. He commits upon a female an abortional act which causes her death,

unless such abortional act is justifiable pursuant to subdivision three

of section 125.05; or

3. He intentionally causes or aids another person to commit suicide.

Manslaughter in the second degree is a class C felony.

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