Matthew Cavedon

Matthew Cavedon

May 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online

No Elephants: Women Who Have Abortions Won't Face Criminal Charges Under Georgia's New Law

"[C]ourts are loath to expand criminal responsibility beyond its traditional reach without a clear legislative command. Georgia's criminal laws about abortion and murder have never traditionally reached women who have abortions."

By Matthew Cavedon

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