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165.25 – Jostling

§ 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.

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