14-23.8. Knowledge not required.
Except for an offense under G.S. 14-23.2(a)(1), an offense under this Article does not require proof of either of the following:
(1) The person engaging in the conduct had knowledge or should have had knowledge that the victim of the underlying offense was pregnant.
(2) The defendant intended to cause the death of, or bodily injury to, the unborn child. (2011-60, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 14-23.2 - Murder of an unborn child; penalty.
§ 14-23.3 - Voluntary manslaughter of an unborn child; penalty.
§ 14-23.4 - Involuntary manslaughter of an unborn child; penalty.
§ 14-23.5 - Assault inflicting serious bodily injury on an unborn child; penalty.