§ 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.
Penalties
- Jail up to 1 year
- Probation
- Combination of jail and probation
- Criminal record
- Conditional discharge
- Unconditional discharge
- Fine of up to $1,000
- DNA registration
