New York Laws
Article 121 - Strangulation and Related Offenses
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.