What Is Attempted Strangulation?
Attempted strangulation is a relatively new Idaho statute. It covers any incident where somebody chokes or attempts to strangle a member of his or her household, a spouse or a person whom he or she is in a dating relationship with. It is a serious felony charge that is punishable with up to 15 years in prison. The prosecution does not need to prove that the accused wished to kill the victim, they only need to demonstrate that he or she intended on strangling the victim.
