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Governor Signs Unborn Victims Bill Ethen’s Law replaces the existing statute that merely increased the penalty for crimes against pregnant women in cases where the perpetrator knew the woman was pregnant without any recognition of a crime being committed against the child. The law applies to all children from the moment of conception. Under the law, applicable criminals may be charged with first or second degree murder or voluntary or involuntary manslaughter and receive a penalty up to life in prison without parole. If a mother gives birth after such an attack and the child is seriously injured, premature, or requires an extended hospital stay, the perpetrator may be charged with assault. “We commend the legislature and Governor Perdue for standing up to ensure justice for both the mothers and children who are injured or killed by these horrendous acts of violence,” said Bill Brooks, president of the North Carolina Family Policy Council. “We are especially grateful to Rep. Dale Folwell, and other members of the North Carolina General Assembly who worked tirelessly for more than two decades to bring this simple measure to fruition. It is our hope that this measure will help to reduce violence against women and against the unborn.”Related resources: Copyright © 2012. North Carolina Family Policy Council. All rights reserved.
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