N.Y. Penal Law Section 121.14
Medical or dental purpose

For purposes of section 121.11, 121.12, 121.13 or 121.13-a of this article, it shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant performed such conduct for a valid medical or dental purpose.

Source: Section 121.14 — Medical or dental purpose, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/121.14 (updated Jun. 19, 2020; accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

121.11
Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation 121.12
Strangulation in the second degree 121.13
Strangulation in the first degree 121.13–A
Aggravated strangulation 121.14
Medical or dental purpose

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Original Source: Section 121.14 — Medical or dental purpose, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/121.14 (last accessed Nov. 8, 2025).

N.Y. Penal Law Section 121.14 Medical or dental purpose

N.Y. Penal Law Section 121.14
Medical or dental purpose