Guam · Guam Code Annotated Title 9 — Crimes & Corrections
9 GCA § 19.80: Strangulation; Defined and Punished
What this law says, in plain English
Strangulation is defined as knowingly impairing another person's breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the throat/neck or blocking the nose/mouth. It is a third-degree felony with restricted eligibility for work release or educational programs.
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