2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 14 Criminal Law.
Article 6A - Unborn Victims.
14-23.6. Battery on an unborn child.


NC Gen Stat § 14-23.6 What's This?

14‑23.6. Battery on an unborn child.

(a) A person is guilty of the separate offense of battery on an unborn child if the person commits a battery on a pregnant woman. This offense is a lesser‑included offense of G.S. 14‑23.5.

(b) Penalty. Any person who commits an offense under this section is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor. (2011‑60, s. 2.)

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