New York Penal Code § 121.11

Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation
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§ 121.11 Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.\n  A person is guilty of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood\ncirculation when, with intent to impede the normal breathing or\ncirculation of the blood of another person, he or she:\n  a. applies pressure on the throat or neck of such person; or\n  b. blocks the nose or mouth of such person.\n  Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation is a class A\nmisdemeanor.\n

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