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jackarthur
Strangulation is a serious felony offense in Virginia. It is defined as knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of another person resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person. Strangulation can be charged even if the victim does not lose consciousness.Elements of a Strangulation Charge in VirginiaTo prove a strangulation charge, the prosecution must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:The defendant applied pressure to the victim's neck.The defendant did so knowingly, inte... more
jackarthur Oct 25 '23 · Tags: domesticviolence