Virginia § 18.2-51.6 - Strangulation or suffocation of another; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-51.6 — Strangulation or suffocation of another; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-51.6. Strangulation or suffocation of another; penalty
A. Any person who, without consent, impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person is guilty of strangulation, a Class 6 felony.
B. Any person who, without consent, impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully blocking or obstructing the airway of such person resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person is guilty of suffocation, a Class 6 felony.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 18.2-51.6 ("Strangulation or suffocation of another; penalty") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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