(1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully chokes or attempts to strangle a household member, or a person with whom he or she has or had a dating relationship, is guilty of a felony punishable by incarceration for up to fifteen (15) years in the state prison.
(2)  No injuries are required to prove attempted strangulation.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 18-923

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
    • (3)  The prosecution is not required to show that the defendant intended to kill or injure the victim. The only intent required is the intent to choke or attempt to strangle.
    (4)  "Household member" assumes the same definition as set forth in section 18-918(1)(a), Idaho Code.
    (5)  "Dating relationship" assumes the same definition as set forth in section 39-6303(2), Idaho Code.
    (6)  Any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of this section shall undergo an evaluation, counseling and other treatment as provided in section 18-918(7), Idaho Code.