What Does ASLT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPED BRTH Mean?
People see “ASLT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPED BRTH/CIRC” on a court document or jail record and want to know what it means.
- ASLT = Assault
- FAM/HOUSE MEM = Family or Household Member
- IMPED = Impeding
- BRTH/CIRC = Breathing or Circulation
The charge is assault of a family or household member by impeding breathing or circulation—strangulation or choking. This offense is sometimes called “choking family violence.”
The statute and the punishment
The offense is defined in section 22.01(b)(2)(B) of the Texas Penal Code. The punishment is a third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. This is a felony on the first offense—no prior conviction is required.
If your loved one has been arrested for this charge, read If Your Loved One Has Been Arrested.