Difference Between Strangulation and Impeded Breathing

1. Difference Between Strangulation and Impeded Breathing Choking or strangulation are common allegations in domestic violence situations but choking or strangling does not necessarily rise to a felony aggravated assault charge. If you wrap your hands or arm around someone’s neck forcefully in an emotionally charged situation, most people will call that choking or strangling. While that is an assault and domestic violence, it is not likely a felony unless you actually impede the victim’s ability to breathe. When the Police Investigate Domestic Violence with Impeded Breathing Domestic violence situations are not always like an episode of “Cops.” The police don’t usually show up and pry your fingers off your girlfriend’s throat and see her face turn blue because she can’t breathe. In most cases, they will show up after the fact. Hours or even days after the incident happened. So, when police investigate domestic violence cases where the victim’s ability to breathe was impeded, they must rely on other evidence. Contact Us If you are charged with felony aggravated assault in a domestic violence case, you need an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. With the Snader Law Group, you are in good hands. 702 E Osborn Rd Ste. 150, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA 602-825-3031 howard.snader@snaderlawgroup.com snaderlawgroup.com