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N.Y. Penal Law § 121.12 — Strangulation in the second degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 121: Strangulation and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 121.12
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
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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What class of felony is strangulation in the second degree in New York?
Strangulation in the second degree is a Class D Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 121.12.
Which New York statute covers strangulation in the second degree?
Strangulation in the second degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 121.12 (Strangulation in the second degree).
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