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Wyoming · Through 2026 Budget Session; as of 2026-07-01

Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-509: Strangulation of a household member; penalty.

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  1. TITLE 6 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
  2. CHAPTER 2 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
  3. ARTICLE 5 - ASSAULT AND BATTERY

(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).

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