Idaho Lawyers for Attempted Strangulation Charges
An attempted strangulation charge carries significant penalties in Idaho. If convicted, you could receive up to 15 years of prison. Judges simply do not favor the accused in any crimes of domestic violence, assault or battery. Even if you did not harm the person and there was no intent to kill, an attempted strangulation charge necessitates a strong defense attorney.
At Gulstrom, Henson & Petrie, PC, we have significant experience representing clients charged with attempted strangulation. We will aggressively work to have your charges dropped or reduced.
Contact our law firm in Nampa, Idaho, at 208-899-4387 if you or your family member were charged with attempted strangulation.
Idaho's Attempted Strangulation Law
The attempted strangulation statute is unique to the state of Idaho. The law defines attempted strangulation as an incident where somebody chokes or strangles someone in his or her household. This domestic violence crime is a serious felony charge that is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Even if there was no injury and no intent to kill, the prosecution can still convict you on this charge. Essentially, if they can prove you touched the other person's neck, you could be convicted.
Getting an Attempted Strangulation Charge Dropped
At Gulstrom, Henson & Petrie, PC, our number one goal is to prevent you from being convicted. Our lawyers will aim to have your attempted strangulation charge dropped, or at the very least, reduced. With several former prosecuting attorneys on our team, we know which defenses work and which ones fail.
To speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney in a free consultation, contact us online or call 208-899-4387.
