§ 121.11
Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
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 .
Simplified explanation
Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation is pressing on the throat or neck, or blocking the nose or mouth, of another with intent to impede breathing or blood circulation; it is a class A misdemeanor.