Oklahoma § 21-723 - Offender's knowledge of victim's pregnancy
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-723 — Offender's knowledge of victim's pregnancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-723. Offender's knowledge of victim's pregnancy
Any offense committed pursuant to the provisions of Section 652,
701.7, 701.8, 711 or 716 of this title does not require proof that
the person engaging in the conduct had knowledge or should have had
knowledge that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant or
that the offender intended to cause the death or bodily injury to
the unborn child.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 200, § 5, emerg. eff. May 20, 2005. Amended
by Laws 2019, c. 409, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-723
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-723 cover?
Section 21-723 ("Offender's knowledge of victim's pregnancy") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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