NY Penal Law 121.11 – Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulationJuly 30, 2012
Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.
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.
