{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "121.11", "citation": "Penal Law § 121.11", "heading": "Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation", "text": ["§ 121.11 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.", "Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation is a class A misdemeanor."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/121.11", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person criminally obstructs breathing or blood circulation by intending to impede another person’s normal breathing or circulation and:\n- **(a)** **applying pressure to the throat or neck**; or\n- **(b)** **blocking the nose or mouth**. ★\nIt is a **class A misdemeanor**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/121.11", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}