Strangulation charges in Cumberland County don’t always involve a violent attack. In fact, many of the cases we defend began with a moment of unintentional or misunderstood contact — and still led to felony charges.
In Pennsylvania, the strangulation law — 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718 — only requires that someone’s breathing or circulation was knowingly or intentionally restricted. But what happens when you were trying to leave, restrain someone, or calm things down — and they say you grabbed their neck?
In Camp Hill, Lemoyne, and Mechanicsburg, we’ve seen these cases play out dozens of times. Police are trained to act quickly and err on the side of caution in domestic disputes. That often means arresting first and sorting out the facts later — after your life is already upended.
And remember — there doesn’t have to be any injury at all. No bruises, no photos, no doctor visit. Just an accusation.
At The McShane Firm, we understand how these misunderstandings happen — and we know how to explain that to a judge, a prosecutor, or a jury. If you’ve been arrested after a moment you didn’t think would lead to criminal charges, we’re here to help. We serve all of Cumberland County and know how to fight this charge hard.
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This is our promise to you. Call today to get us on your side: (717) 657-3900.
