Strangulation in Fairfax

Strangulation in Fairfax under Va. Code §18.2-51.6 is a serious offense.  Strangulation in Fairfax is knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully stopping the blood circulation or respiration of another person by applying pressure to the person’s neck.

Proof of Strangulation in Fairfax

To convict an offender of strangulation in Fairfax under Va. Code §18.2-51.6, the Commonwealth must prove that an offender:

• knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully
• applied pressure to someone’s neck
• which stopped the circulation or respiration of the other person, and
• caused a wounding or bodily injury

Strangulation in Fairfax is a Felony

Knowingly and Intentionally: The Commonwealth must prove that the offender knowingly and intentionally applied pressure to the neck of another person.

Unlawfully: The Commonwealth must also prove that the application of pressure to the neck was not consensual.

Applying Pressure to Someone’s Neck: To convict an offender of a Fairfax strangulation charge, the Commonwealth must prove that the offender actually applied pressure to someone’s neck.

Stopping Circulation or Respiration: The Commonwealth must also prove that the application of pressure to the neck stopped the circulation or respiration of the victim.

Causing Wounding or Bodily Injury: There must also be some injury to the victim to convict an offender of a Fairfax strangulation charge under Va. Code §18.2-51.6.

Penalty for Strangulation in Fairfax

Strangulation in Fairfax under Va. Code §18.2-51.6 is a Class 6 felony, punished with up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.