Staff Publications Subject(s): Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement Published: March 8, 2016 Agency: Legislative Council Staff This memorandum provides information on Colorado law related to nonfatal strangulation and information on the laws in states in which nonfatal strangulation is a felony. While Colorado statutes do not specifically address strangulation, other criminal statutes may apply. This memorandum also provides information on the 30 states identified by staff that explicitly designate strangulation as a felony. Download Document
