Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-5-2.3: Domestic assault by strangulation
What this law says, in plain English
A person who assaults or batters a family or household member by strangulation can be imprisoned for up to ten years. Additional domestic violence penalties may also apply.
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