QUESTION
Would drinking while pregnant be considered criminal negligence?
Asked on Aug 15th, 2012 on Wrongful Death - Pennsylvania
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If it could be determined that a mother drank heavily during pregnancy and the child died soon after birth (within 10 weeks), would there be any criminal ramifications?
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It would be up to the prosecutor but they certainly could charge this if they can show the drinking caused the death.
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Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 11:43 AM