South Carolina S0455 defines strangulation as restricting breathing and creates offenses for strangulation and aggravated strangulation.

South Carolina S0455 amends the state code to define "strangulation" as impeding normal breathing or restricting blood circulation by applying pressure to the throat or neck. It creates the offense of strangulation, punishable by imprisonment of three to ten years, and the offense of aggravated strangulation, punishable by imprisonment of ten to twenty years. Law enforcement must inform victims of strangulation offenses about potential serious internal injuries and encourage them to seek medical attention.

South Carolina S0455 defines strangulation as restricting breathing and creates offenses for strangulation and aggravated strangulation.

South Carolina S0455 amends the state code to define "strangulation" as impeding normal breathing or restricting blood circulation by applying pressure to the throat or neck. It creates the offense of strangulation, punishable by imprisonment of three to ten years, and the offense of aggravated strangulation, punishable by imprisonment of ten to twenty years. Law enforcement must inform victims of strangulation offenses about potential serious internal injuries and encourage them to seek medical attention.