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609.2247
Statute ID:
10696
Domestic assault by strangulation.
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Statute Number:
609.2247
Enactment Date:
Jan 1, 1859
Effective Date:
Jan 1, 1859
Expiration Date:
Repealed?:
No
Summary Text:
Domestic assault by strangulation.
Statute ID:
10696
Created:
Oct 19, 2006 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Updated:
Oct 19, 2006 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us
Last Update Action:
System
Legal Analyst Comment:
Summary Text:
Domestic assault by strangulation.
Link to MN Statute Text:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/609/2247.html
Legislative Session:
0 - NA
Session Law Text?:
No
Statute text last updated on:
Oct 19, 2006
Subdivision 1. (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given. (b) "Family or household members" has the meaning given in section 518B.01, subdivision 2. (c) "Strangulation" means intentionally impeding normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person. Subd. 2. Unless a greater penalty is provided elsewhere, whoever assaults a family or household member by strangulation is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years or to payment of a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.
