New York Strangulation Legislation
Maximum Sentencing Law
- N PENAL LAW § 121.11. CRIMINAL OBSTRUCTION OF BREATHING OR BLOOD CIRCULATION: Class A Misdemeanor
a court may sentence an individual to a maximum of one year in jail or three years of probation. In addition, a fine of up to $1,000
- PENAL LAW § 121.12. STRANGULATION IN THE SECOND DEGREE: Class D Felony
(d) For a class D felony, the term shall be fixed by the court, and shall not exceed seven years; and
- PENAL LAW § 121.13. STRANGULATION IN THE FIRST DEGREE: Class C Felony
(c) For a class C felony, the term shall be fixed by the court, and shall not exceed fifteen years