Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:32.5: FETICIDE

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Feticide is unlawfully killing an unborn child through someone's act or omission, excluding lawful abortions and standard medical care. The offense has three criminal grades.

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