### Question
How is the term suffocating defined?


### Answer
The term **suffocating** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 113* as the following:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 113*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 7-ASSAULT**

