New York State law has been charged to include strangulation as a separate crime. Belowe are the relevant statutes to the new law. These laws are often charged in domestic violence cases in New York City.

§ 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.

§ 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.

§ 121.13 Strangulation in the first degree.
A person is guilty of strangulation in the first 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 serious physical injury to such other person.
Strangulation in the first degree is a class C felony.

These charges can be very serious. If you or a loved one has been charged with strangulation in a domestic violence case, contact us at 917-519-8417.

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