Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

assult during prenancy

If I was assulted by a person who I knew and they knew I was expecting, could there be a charge for attempted murder?


Asked on 7/06/07, 9:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: assult during prenancy

Possibly, if the facts were such that they in fact suggested that such an assault with murderous intent against your person had actually taken place.

(The alleged crime against the fetus would be treated separately.)

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Answered on 7/06/07, 9:34 pm


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