Indiana § 35-42-2-9 Strangulation

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-42-2-9 — Strangulation

Indiana § 35-42-2-9

Art. 42OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

Ch. 2Battery and Related Offenses

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Ind. Code § 35-42-2-9 (2026).

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(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 c

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(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.