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Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-5-215. Strangulation of partner or family member

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person commits the offense of strangulation of a partner or family member if the person purposely or knowingly impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of a partner or family member by:

(a) applying pressure on the throat or neck of the partner or family member; or

(b) blocking air flow to the nose and mouth of the partner or family member.

(2)(a) A person convicted of a first offense of strangulation of a partner or family member shall be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000 or be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 5 years, or both.

(b) A person convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not less than 2 years or more than 20 years and may be fined an amount not more than $50,000, except as provided in 46-18-219 and 46-18-222.

(3) A person convicted of strangulation of a partner or family member is required to pay for and complete a counseling assessment as required in 45-5-206(4).

(4) For the purposes of this section, “partner” and “family member” have the meanings provided in 45-5-206.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-5-215. Strangulation of partner or family member - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-45-crimes/mt-st-45-5-215/

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