A person who commits felony battery or domestic battery by strangulation commits a what degree felony?

• A. Felony of the first degree
• B. Felony of the second degree
• C. Misdemeanor of the first degree
• D. Felony of the third degree

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how Florida classifies domestic violence offenses that include strangulation. When someone commits felony battery or domestic battery by strangulation, the statute designates that offense as a second‑degree felony. This reflects the added danger and coercive harm posed by strangulation in a domestic violence context, elevating it above simple battery but not to the highest felony level. The penalties for a second‑degree felony typically include up to 15 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. This contrasts with lower levels like misdemeanors or with higher felony levels that apply only to more severe crimes.