New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Penal Law § 121.14: Medical or dental purpose

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

§ 121.14 Medical or dental purpose.

For purposes of section 121.11, 121.12, 121.13 or 121.13-a of this

article, it shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant performed

such conduct for a valid medical or dental purpose.

Collected 2026-09-14T19:32:45Z. Source file · JSON