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2017 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 6 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
CHAPTER 2 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
ARTICLE 5 - ASSAULT AND BATTERY
SECTION 6-2-509 - Strangulation of a household member; penalty.
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WY Stat § 6-2-509 (2017)
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6-2-509. Strangulation of a household member; penalty.
(a) A person is guilty of strangulation of a household member if he intentionally and knowingly or recklessly causes or attempts to cause bodily injury to a household member by impeding the normal breathing or circulation of blood by:
(i) Applying pressure on the throat or neck of the household member; or
(ii) Blocking the nose and mouth of the household member.
(b) Strangulation of a household member is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than five (5) years.
(c) For purposes of this section, "household member" means as defined in W.S. 35-21-102(a)(iv)(A) through (D), (G) and (H).
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