Criminal Defense Lawyer in Virginia Beach

Are you charged with Felony Strangulation in Virginia Beach?

If so, Attorney Matthew Barbero is a criminal defense lawyer in Virginia Beach who regularly handles Felony Strangulation charges.

If you are charged with Felony Strangulation, then you are likely charged under VA Code § 18.2-51.6 (A), which reads:

“(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.”

In order for you to be convicted of Felony Strangulation the Commonwealth’s Attorney must prove each and every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. If the Commonwealth fails to prove any single one of the elements beyond a reasonable doubt then the charge against you should be dismissed. As you can see from the above code section, the elements of Felony strangulation under subsection § 18.2-51.6(A) are:

(1)   Without Consent

(2)   Impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person

(3)   By knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully

(4)   Applying pressure to the neck of such person

(5)   Resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person