Strangulation Law

A person commits strangulation or suffocation by intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by either:
A. Applying pressure on the throat or neck of the other person, regardless of whether that conduct results in loss of consciousness, visible injury, or whether there is any intent to kill or injure the victim; or
B. Blocking the nose or mouth, or both, of the other person, or applying weight to the other person’s chest, regardless of whether that conduct results in loss of consciousness, visible injury, or whether there is any intent to kill or injure the victim.
A violation of this section is a felony 1.