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 ten (10) 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).
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Chapter 2 - Offenses Against the Person
Article 5 - Assault and Battery
Section 6-2-501 - Simple Assault; Battery; Penalties.
Section 6-2-502 - Aggravated Assault and Battery; Female Genital Mutilation; Penalty.
Section 6-2-503 - Child Abuse; Penalty.
Section 6-2-504 - Reckless Endangering; Penalty.
Section 6-2-505 - Terroristic Threats; Penalty.
Section 6-2-506 - Stalking; Penalty.
Section 6-2-508 - Assault and Battery on Corrections or Detention Officer; Penalties; Definitions.
Section 6-2-509 - Strangulation of a Household Member; Penalty.