Ind. Code § 35-42-2-9 : CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE — OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON — BATTERY AND RELATED OFFENSES —42-2-9 - Strangulation

(a) This section does not apply to a medical procedure.
(b) As used in this section, "torso" means any part of the upper body from the collarbone to the hips.
(c) A person who, in a rude, angry, or insolent manner, knowingly or intentionally:
(1) applies pressure to the throat or neck of another person;
(2) obstructs the nose or mouth of the another person; or
(3) applies pressure to the torso of another person;

in a manner that impedes the normal breathing or the blood circulation of the other person commits strangulation, a Level 6 felony.

(d) However, the offense under subsection (c) is a Level 5 felony if:
(1) the offense is committed by a person:
(A) against a pregnant woman; and
(B) who knew the victim was pregnant at the time of the offense; or
(2) the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

IC 35-42-2-9

Amended by P.L. 142-2020,SEC. 65, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by P.L. 40-2019,SEC. 9, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by P.L. 252-2017,SEC. 11, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by P.L. 158-2013, SEC. 432, eff. 7/1/2014.
As added by P.L. 129-2006, SEC.2.
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