Florida Statute 784.031 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 784
ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE

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F.S. 784.031

784.031 Battery by strangulation.—

(1) A person commits battery by strangulation if he or she knowingly and intentionally, against the will of another person, impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of that person so as to create a risk of or cause great bodily harm by applying pressure on the throat or neck of the other person or by blocking the nose or mouth of the other person. This subsection does not apply to any act of medical diagnosis, treatment, or prescription which is authorized under the laws of this state.

(2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2023-237.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 784.031

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

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Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases-Submission 2002-1

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2003-07-03

Citation: 850 So. 2d 1272, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 572, 2003 Fla. LEXIS 1146, 2003 WL 21511321

Snippet: CATEGORY TWO FLA. STAT. INS. NO. None Battery 784.031(l)(a) 8.3 Assault 784.011 8.1 Comment This instruction