You never meant to hurt anyone. There wasn’t even a fight — just a moment where things got heated and emotions flared. But now you’re facing felony strangulation charges in Adams County. How?
The Pennsylvania strangulation statute — 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718 — makes it a crime to intentionally or knowingly impede someone’s breathing by touching their neck, throat, or covering their nose and mouth. But in real life, the line between intentional and accidental can get blurry — especially in domestic arguments.
We’ve seen cases in Gettysburg and Littlestown where someone tried to calm down a partner or push past someone during a heated moment, only to be accused of “choking.” Even if there’s no injury, the charge still stands.
That’s because the law explicitly says a lack of injury is not a defense. So in Adams County, all it may take is someone’s word and a police report — and now you’re facing a felony with up to 10 or 20 years in prison on the table.
At The McShane Firm, we build a defense around the truth: accidents are not crimes. Let us fight for your future before it’s too late. We know how to handle sensitive, emotionally charged cases — and we’ll stand up for you in court.
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