Wisconsin Statutes
Wis. Stat. § 940.235 (2026)
Strangulation and suffocation
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940.235(1)(1) Whoever intentionally impedes the normal breathing or circulation of blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person is guilty of a Class H felony.
940.235(2)(2) Whoever violates sub. (1) is guilty of a Class G felony if the actor has a previous conviction under this section or a previous conviction for a violent crime, as defined in s. 939.632 (1) (e) 1.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 23
cases (11 in the last 5 years), 2014–2024 · leading case: State v. Timothy L. Finley, Jr., 2016 WI 63 (Wis. 2016).
State v. Timothy L. Finley, Jr., 2016 WI 63 (Wis. 2016). “§§ 940.235 (1) and 968.075(1)(a); and (4) false imprisonment, domestic abuse, contrary to Wis.”
State v. Ryan Hugh Mulhern, 2022 WI 42 (Wis. 2022). “Wis. Stat. § 940.235 (1).13 By contrast, to convict Mulhern of second-degree sexual assault, the State was required to prove that Mulhern (1) had sexual intercourse (2) with Lisa (3) without consent (4) by use or threat of force or violence.”
State v. Stephen LeMere, 2016 WI 41 (Wis. 2016). “50(3)(g); and one count of strangulation and suffocation, contrary to Wis. Stat. §§ 940.235 (1) and 939.50(3)(h).”
State v. James Elvin Lagrone, 2016 WI 26 (Wis. 2016). “§ 940.235 (1) (2011-12); (2) false imprisonment, contrary to Wis.”
Off. of Lawyer Reg. v. Kenneth R. Kratz, 2014 WI 31 (Wis. 2014). “§ 940.235 (1)) and one count of disorderly conduct (pursuant to Wis.”
Cree, Inc. v. LIRC, 2022 WI 15 (Wis. 2022). “2 The circuit court also dismissed and read in two counts of false imprisonment and one count of threats to injure or accuse of a crime.3 The circuit court sentenced Palmer to 30 months in prison, 30 months of extended supervision, four years of probation, and ordered him to 2…”
State v. Dallas R. Christel (Wis. Ct. App. 2021). “§ 940.235 (2019-20).1 He also argues that the circuit court erred in concluding that he did not identify a new factor in his postconviction motion that warrants resentencing.”
State v. David G. Dudas (Wis. Ct. App. 2024). “§ 940.235(1) ¶27 Dudas next raises two arguments regarding trial counsel’s alleged failure to properly challenge the constitutionality of WIS.”
State v. David G. Dudas (Wis. Ct. App. 2020). “§ 940.235 (2017-18);1 (2) the court improperly limited Dudas’ ability to cross-examine the victim (Dudas’ then-spouse, Jane2); (3) his right to a unanimous jury was violated; (4) his right to fair notice that his conduct was prohibited by law was violated; (5) the evidence, as…”
State v. Anton R. Dorsey (Wis. 2018). “2015AP648-CR suffocation under Wis. Stat. § 940.235 (1) (2013-14)2;3 one count of misdemeanor battery under Wis.”
United States v. Triggs, 347 F. Supp. 3d 385 (W.D. Wis. 2018). “01 (1), a misdemeanor, and suffocation/strangulation under Wis. Stat. § 940.235 (1), a felony. 6 Triggs has not adduced any evidence to contradict the complaint or any evidence that would otherwise minimize the conduct underlying his 2008 conviction.”
State v. Robinson, 926 N.W.2d 507 (Wis. Ct. App. 2019). “§ 940.235 (2015-16); 2 WIS JI-CRIMINAL 1255.”
— Wis. Stat. § 940.235(1) — 6 cases
State v. David G. Dudas (Wis. Ct. App. 2024). “§ 940.235(1) ¶27 Dudas next raises two arguments regarding trial counsel’s alleged failure to properly challenge the constitutionality of WIS.”
State v. David G. Dudas (Wis. Ct. App. 2020). “§ 940.235 (2017-18);1 (2) the court improperly limited Dudas’ ability to cross-examine the victim (Dudas’ then-spouse, Jane2); (3) his right to a unanimous jury was violated; (4) his right to fair notice that his conduct was prohibited by law was violated; (5) the evidence, as…”
State v. Dallas R. Christel (Wis. Ct. App. 2021). “§ 940.235 (2019-20).1 He also argues that the circuit court erred in concluding that he did not identify a new factor in his postconviction motion that warrants resentencing.”
State v. Rodney Joseph Lass (Wis. Ct. App. 2020).
State v. Jimmy D. McDaniel (Wis. Ct. App. 2021).
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