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N.Y. Penal Law § 121.12: Strangulation in the second degree
Where this section sits in the code
- Penal Law
- Part 3. Specific Offenses
- Title H. Offenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation
- Article 121. Strangulation and Related Offenses
§ 121.12 Strangulation in the second degree.
A person is guilty of strangulation in the second degree when he or
she commits the crime of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood
circulation, as defined in section 121.11 of this article, and thereby
causes stupor, loss of consciousness for any period of time, or any
other physical injury or impairment.
Strangulation in the second degree is a class D felony.
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