New NJ law boosts consequences for strangling assault
TRENTON, N.J. - The crime of assaulting someone by strangling them will be punishable by up to 10 years in prison under a new law New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.
The offense also can now carry a fine of up to $150,000, along with prison time.
That’s up from a five-year sentence, a fine of $15,000 or both, under previous law.
Murphy, a Democrat, said Tuesday the new law is based in part on research showing that strangling assaults are a red flag for domestic violence homicide victims.
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