N.Y. Penal Law 121.13-A – Aggravated strangulation
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§ 121.13-a Aggravated strangulation.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
A person is guilty of aggravated strangulation when, being a police officer as defined in subdivision thirty-four of § 1.20 of the criminal procedure law or a peace officer as defined in § 2.10 of the criminal procedure law, he or she commits the crime of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, as defined in section 121.11 of this article, or uses a chokehold or similar restraint, as described in paragraph b of subdivision one of § 837-t of the executive law, and thereby causes serious physical injury or death to another person.
Aggravated strangulation is a class C felony.