Strangulation in Manassas

Strangulation in Manassas is a Felony Punished with up to 5 Years in Prison

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

• knowingly, intentionally and without consent
• stopped the blood circulation or respiration of another person
• by applying pressure to someone’s neck
• which caused wounding or bodily injury

Knowingly and Intentionally: The Commonwealth must prove that the offender knowingly and intentionally applied pressure to someone’s neck and that pressure stopped blood circulation or respiration.

Without Consent: The Commonwealth must also prove that the application of pressure to the neck was not consensual to convict an offender of strangulation in Manassas.

Stopping Blood Circulation or Respiration: There must be proof that the offender stopped blood circulation or respiration of the victim by applying pressure to the victim’s neck to convict an offender of strangulation in Manassas.

Applying Pressure to Someone’s Neck: The Commonwealth must also prove that the offender actually applied pressure to someone’s neck and that pressure caused a wounding or bodily injury.

Causing Wounding or Bodily Injury: There must be physical injury to the victim to convict an offender of strangulation in Manassas. However, the injury does not need to be significant or permanent to convict an offender of strangulation in Manassas.

Penalty for Strangulation in Manassas

A charge of strangulation in Manassas is a Class 6 felony.  It is punished with up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.

Virginia Strangulation Statute

§18.2-51.6. Strangulation of another; penalty.