No Jail Time for Felony Strangulation Offense

A schoolteacher faced a felony strangulation charge and at least five years in jail because of an alleged physical altercation with his wife. After being placed on administrative leave pending the case’s outcome, the client feared losing his job.

Criminal defense attorney Michael Skinner negotiated with the DA to reduce the felony strangulation charge to a summary harassment offense. The result was a minimal fine, no jail time, and the client was able to keep his job.