Ind. Code § 35-42-2-9
Strangulation
Redline — January 1, 2018 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to a medical procedure.
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.
(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:
(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;
(1) applies pressure to the throat or neck of another person;
(2) obstructs the nose or mouth of the another person; or
(2) obstructs the nose or mouth of the another person; or
(3) applies pressure to the torso of another person;
(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.
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:
(d) However, the offense under subsection (c) is a Level 5 felony if:
(1) the offense is committed against a pregnant woman; and
(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.
(2) the person who committed the offense knew the victim was pregnant at the time of the offense.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.