IC 35-42-2-9 — Strangulation

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Section text

Sec. 9. (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.

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

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)

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