North Carolina § 14-23 - 1. Definition.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 14-23 — 1. Definition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-23. 1. Definition.
As used in this Article only, "unborn child" means a member of the species homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb. History (2011-60, s. 2.) Cross References. - As to domestic violence, generally, see G.S. 50B-1 et seq. Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2011-60, s. 1 provides: "This act shall be known as the 'Unborn Victims of Violence Act/Ethen's Law.'" Session Laws 2011-60, ss. 4-7, provide: "SECTION 4. This act shall not be construed to impose criminal liability on an expectant mother who is the victim of acts of domestic violence which cause injury or death to her unborn child. The term 'domestic violence' is defined in Chapter 50B of the General Statutes. "SECTION 5. Prosecutions for offenses committed before the effective date of this act are not abated or affected by this act, and the statutes that would be applicable but for this act remain applicable to those prosecutions. "SECTION 6. If any provision of this act or its application is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this act that can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are severable. "SECTION 7. A prosecution for or conviction under this act is not a bar to conviction of or punishment for any other crime committed by the defendant as part of the same conduct." Session Laws 2011-60, s. 8, made this article effective December 1, 2011, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 14-23
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-23 cover?
Section 14-23 ("1. Definition.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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