Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Laws on unborn children

I have heard that in some states to intentionally cause a woman to have a miscarriage you can be charged with murder. I was wondering which states have it and when in the course of the pregnancy do those states consider this an option?


Asked on 8/20/07, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kelly Bennett Bennett Law Offices

Re: Laws on unborn children

It is not your choice to terminate another's pregnancy. It would likely (hopefully) be a criminal act in any jurisdiction.

To your second query of "when in the course of the pregnancy ... [is] this an option?" It is NEVER an option to cause the death of another's unborn child.

If you have been considering this, I recommend you immediately seek emotional and mental counseling.

Read more
Answered on 8/21/07, 5:01 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Illinois