Cases involving strangulation can be challenging to prove, but also difficult to disprove. Often there is little to no physical evidence of choking or suffocating. When responding to a domestic dispute, police are often trained to ask if the other party pushed the alleged victim’s head into a pillow or put their hands on the alleged victim’s throat.
If the police believe the alleged victim, the court may accept the police report as the truth. Once the police arrest a person, the legal process begins. It can be challenging to slow down or avoid the consequences.
The police usually do not ignore any allegations of a violent crime involving assault and battery. Whenever there is an accusation of choking or suffocating. It is vital to quickly mount a strong defense before too much time has passed.