Kentucky Statutes 507A.030 – Fetal homicide in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of fetal homicide in the second degree when:
(a) With intent to cause serious physical injury to an unborn child or with the intent necessary to commit an offense under KRS § 507.030(1)(a), he causes the death of an unborn child; or
For details, see § 532.060
(b) With intent to cause the death of an unborn child or with the intent necessary to commit an offense under KRS § 507.030(1)(b), he causes the death of an unborn child under circumstances which do not constitute fetal homicide in the first degree because he acts under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance, as defined in KRS § 507A.020(1)(a).
(2) Fetal homicide in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Effective: February 20, 2004
History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 3, effective February 20, 2004.
(a) With intent to cause serious physical injury to an unborn child or with the intent necessary to commit an offense under KRS § 507.030(1)(a), he causes the death of an unborn child; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 10 and 20 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 507A.030
- Unborn child: means a member of the species homo sapiens in utero from conception onward, without regard to age, health, or condition of dependency. See Kentucky Statutes 507A.010
(b) With intent to cause the death of an unborn child or with the intent necessary to commit an offense under KRS § 507.030(1)(b), he causes the death of an unborn child under circumstances which do not constitute fetal homicide in the first degree because he acts under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance, as defined in KRS § 507A.020(1)(a).
(2) Fetal homicide in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Effective: February 20, 2004
History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 3, effective February 20, 2004.