The city elevated strangulation from a misdemeanor to a felony in hopes of reducing domestic violence. But proving the offense at trial remains a hurdle.
Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/10/08/domestic-violence-dc-strangulation-felony/
Author : Keith L. Alexander
Publish date : 2024-10-08 22:40:19
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D.C. finally made strangulation a felony. Prosecuting it is challenging.
