suffocating
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
the term “suffocating” means intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly impeding the normal breathing of a person by covering the mouth of the person, the nose of the person, or both, regardless of whether that conduct results in any visible injury or whether there is any intent to kill or protractedly injure the victim.
Source
- 2013–present18 U.S.C. § 113Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Assaults within maritime and territorial jurisdiction · in this section