What Is Criminal Obstruction of Breathing Under NY Penal Law § 121.11 and How Is It Charged in Bronx DV Cases? - David Mejia Colgan

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · May 5, 2026 · 2m

From David Mejia Colgan, Esq. - What Is Criminal Obstruction of Breathing Under NY Penal Law § 121.11 and How Is It Charged in Bronx DV Cases? explores how criminal obstruction of breathing is prosecuted in Bronx domestic violence cases, why this Class A misdemeanor can carry consequences far beyond its classification, and what defendants should understand after an arrest. This episode explains NY Penal Law § 121.11, including allegations involving pressure to the throat or neck, blocking the nose or mouth, and the prosecution’s burden to prove specific intent to impede breathing or blood…