Strangulation Charge in Manassas

A strangulation charge in Manassas is a serious offense.  Strangulation in Manassas under Va. Code §18.2-51.6 is knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully stopping the blood circulation or respiration of another person by applying pressure to the person’s neck, causing a wounding or bodily injury.

Proof of Strangulation Charge in Manassas

A Strangulation Charge in Manassas is a Felony

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 the person’s neck
• which caused a 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 a strangulation charge 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 his 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 wound or bodily injury.

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

Penalty for Strangulation Charge in Manassas

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