121.11 - Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation.

NY Penal L § 121.11 (2019) (N/A)
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A person is guilty of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation when, with intent to impede the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person, he or she:

a. applies pressure on the throat or neck of such person; or

b. blocks the nose or mouth of such person.

Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation is a class A misdemeanor.