Pointing a weapon—or even making someone believe you might—is Menacing under Penal Law §120.14.
In road rage incidents, heated arguments, or domestic disputes, what someone perceives as a “threat” can quickly turn into a criminal case.
Even if no one is injured, and even if the object wasn’t a real weapon, the intent to cause fear is enough for conviction.
A skilled attorney can help demonstrate lack of intent, self-defense, or mistaken identity—key to avoiding a criminal record that can follow you for years.