what are the laws concerning assaulting a pregnant woman ?
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I hope someone with real legal expertise will give an answer to this. \n\nMy understanding from news articles is that often such a person is charged with assaulting two people -- and that just starts more arguments in court about when life begins!\n\n(edit)\nOnce you stated Michigan I was able to do some searching. It took some work. \n\nHere's one of the things I found posted on the National Right to Life website:\n\n"Michigan:  The killing of an "unborn quick child" is manslaughter under Mich. Stat. Ann. § 28.555. The Supreme Court of Michigan interpreted this statute to apply to only those unborn children who are viable. Larkin v. Cahalan, 208 N.W.2d 176 (Mich. 1973). However, a separate Michigan law, effective Jan. 1, 1999, provides felony penalties for actions that intentionally, or in wanton or willful disregard for consequences, cause a "miscarriage or stillbirth," or cause "aggravated physical injury to an embryo or fetus."(M.C.L. 750.90a through 750.90f)"\n\nSearch for yourself in Yahoo or Google using the search terms "Michigan Fetal Protection Act" (without the quotes) and you will find more citations.
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She needs to wait. The Pregnancy Act of 1976 prohibits discrimination against pregnant women, but it's better to get the promotion/raise first. Then the boss can't do anything to her. It would be too obvious.
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Go to the police department; and/or the district attorneys office of your state/county.   Restraining orders are generally given in any case where the petitioner can show that they have been physically assaulted or have reason to believe they will or will again be assaulted.   First assaults, should be reported to the police and a request for a restraining order made; on-going harassment and/or assaults should be reported to the district attorneys office
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Yes you can press charges for harassment 2nd. Being slapped across the face is not assault, unless she slapped you across the face with her closed fist (punched) or a blunt object that caused you physical damage, other then minor bruising.\n\nYou can press charges for that, but it is a lesser crime then destruction of property. If you do press charges and then change your mind later, the charges may or may not be dropped. This all depends on if the district attorney feels there is a case. You also can not force her to drop her charges against you. You can request that she does so, and agree to go to civil court, but again the district attorney still may not drop the charges against you. \n\nI believe you should be speaking to a lawyer more about this. If you can not afford one, you will be assigned a public defender.
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Yes, there is a possibility of a husband being charged for Raping a wife -- and that is when the husband forces the wife, and she definitely says "NO!" -- most often seen in cases of Domestic Violence.
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Please ignore some of the tosh people have written as supposed advice here!! Threats to kill are only taken as that in the eye of the law if the person making the threat has the ability to carry that threat through at the time of making said threat. This is the word of the law. It is not the choice of the police. They do not make the laws and can be as frustrated as you, me or anyone else with such laws. \n\nFurthermore, harrassment is something far better dealt with via civil law through a solicitor and a county court. Please look into this. You will be far better served in this instance if you take this route. Criminal law is not really any good until serious offences have occured in this area. Also, there is no such thing as a verbal assault in the eyes of the law. Although you could argue that someone suffers physically because of the verbal onslaught they had received, but this would be an exceptional case. \n\nSee a sol re civil law. It really is your best bet.
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If someone has been "knocked up," it is a crude way of saying that she has become pregnant.
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You could be charged with obstruction of justice. Hindering a police investigation. Resisting a public officer. Contributing to the deliquency of a minor.  Accessory to assault on a minor.  Accessory to kidnapping. Withholding information.  It all depends on the jurisdiction and if you are found out. Bad business if you ask me. The girl should turn herself in and hope for the best.  Few jurisdictions would excuse the statutory rape charges, so the (boyfriend) is pretty much up the creek without a paddle if charges are pressed.
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You have to start by calling attorneys in your area.  They can give you referrals to reputable attorneys that work on a contingency basis.  Since I don't know the specifics, other than a horrific rape, you should be able to find a good attorney with the know how to try this kind of predator on a contingency basis.
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what you need is a criminal law textbook... look up the defence of "battered woman syndrome" or its equivalent in your local terminology.  Also try the defences of "self defence" or "provocation".  In case you're in Australia, the only famous one I can think of here was Osland v R (1998) 159 Australian Law Reports p 170\n\nOtherwise try websites of the public prosecutor in your state/country, or there should be some domestic violence resource centres near you.  I googled "Domestic Violence resource centre" and got heaps of links... try it yourself or have a go at these:\n\nAustralia: www.dvrc.org.au/\nVictoria, Australia: www.dvirc.org.au/\nNSW, Australia: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/dvlink\nPennsylvania, USA: www.nrcdv.org/\nOhio, USA: www.ohiodvresources.org/\nOregon, USA: www.dvrc-or.org/
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You need to take a look at what you are asking her to do:\n\nhttp://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html\n\nLike it or not, if she is pregnant, you are a father and need to take responsibility for your child.
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"""""Double standard alert""""""\nIf a woman pregnant and she dont want to be with the guy other women cheer her on telling her to raise the baby by herself and take the guy to child support \nIf a guy leaves a woman and she is pregnant, he is wrong no questions asked- this is wrong\nLET FAIR BE FAIR
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They will send a car to the area and they will drive around and see if they see him.  ( exactly how physcially attacked was she will make the difference)  he was merely threatening her, they will not look as hard.\n\nAnd then alot will depend on what size area you live in,  I actually caught a person in Atlanta that had boke into a car and stole a purse ( a felony)  but the police were so busy with armed robbery and a shooting, they took over an hour to come, I could not hold him for that long, so I had to let him go.\n\nso in atlanta, you would be lucky for them to even come over and take a report
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hey w8 a minute.did that jm guy reli just say rape is a necessary evil.dude thats fucked up.omg ro ur pregnant!y dint u tell me.we need to talk ; ) lol
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NOTHING WITHOUT YOUR SIGNED CONSENT. THIS IS A VERY STRICT LAW AND HOSPITALS, DOCTORS AND OTHER MEDICAL PERSONNEL CAN BE SEVERELY PUNISHED.
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I believe that if you are willing to get pregnant (Having sex Qualifies) or if you get agirl pregnant  you are responsible to bring the child full term. After that you can decide who will raise the child. PERIOD.  Ending the pregnancy is MURDER whether you or a medical professional does it. You need to be charged with Capitol Murder of a child.
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Yes, I agree that it should always be illegal.  The number of cases where the mothers life is in danger is miniscule in comparison to when it is not.  I have been there and gone through with it.  I regret it.  A lot.  Thankfully, I have a Savior who is forgiving........