If a suspect chokes his girlfriend to the point of unconsciousness … is it a valid defense that the chokehold was too brief to create a substantial risk of physical harm?

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State v. Hardy

2025 – Ohio – 1156

Fifth District Appellate Court

Richland County, Ohio

March 31, 2025