Strangulation

Studies have shown that victims who experience non-fatal strangulation are up to 7.5 times more likely to be killed by their abuser later on compared to those who haven’t been strangled. This form of abuse demonstrates a willingness by the abuser to cause significant harm or even death. Strangulation is often an escalation in the cycle of violence, signaling that the abuser is moving into more severe, life-threatening behaviors. Many domestic violence homicides have strangulation in their history, making it one of the most telling red flags in predicting future violence.… Read More Strangulation

Murder or Manslaughter

If someone intentionally poisons another with drugs (e.g., mixing a lethal dose of a drug or toxic substance knowing it could kill), this is more likely to be classified as murder.

If someone negligently gives another person drugs (e.g., providing someone with drugs that are unknowingly laced with a fatal substance), this might result in involuntary manslaughter, depending on their level of responsibility and awareness.

If someone provides drugs in the course of dealing or trafficking, and death occurs as a result of the drug use, the charge could fall under drug-induced homicide laws, which could lead to either manslaughter or murder charges depending on the specifics of the case.… Read More Murder or Manslaughter