Friday, October 7, 2011

Can a fetus be the victim of a crime?

In Tennessee, our legislature has determined through Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-107 that a fetus can be the victim of a crime.  Even in the case where a fetus is not otherwise viable, the fetus may be treated as a victim.  The legislature however has clearly stated that this does not affect the legality of abortions, nor prevent any other action taken pursuant to regular and customary medical procedures.




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