Vermont's laws do not recognize a human being before birth as a person. Period. Therefore, as it stands, it is impossible to commit a crime against anyone before he or she is born. Even if a person commits a violent assault on a pregnant woman for the deliberate purpose of … [Read more...] about What about unborn babies who are victims of crime?
Crimes Against an Unborn Child
The Bennington Babies
The lives of Kaleb and Harley Blair were ended by an impaired driver who was convicted of criminal operation of a motor vehicle, but the court was unable to recognize that any death resulted from the crime because the Vermont Legislature has failed to acknowledge common sense in … [Read more...] about The Bennington Babies
An act relating to crimes against an unborn child
Bills have been introduced in both the Vermont House and the Vermont Senate (2023-2024 Legislative Session) to recognize that a fetus should be treated as a victim when a crime of homicide, driving under the influence (DUI), or grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle … [Read more...] about An act relating to crimes against an unborn child
Mom, Dad and Unborn Baby Killed in New Hamphire Car Crash – Driver will not face charges for unborn baby’s death
According to the New Hampshire Union Leader, a “Vermont couple killed in a crossover highway accident Saturday were expecting their first child in about a month,” the woman's boss said Monday. Amanda Murphy, 24, was eight months pregnant and engaged to Jason Timmons, 29. All … [Read more...] about Mom, Dad and Unborn Baby Killed in New Hamphire Car Crash – Driver will not face charges for unborn baby’s death
