Commonwealth v. Welch (1990)

  • Status: Historic
  • Court: Supreme Court of Kentucky
  • Latest Update: Nov 21, 2017
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Summary

A prescription drug addict was convicted of child abuse and sentenced to five years in prison for using drugs while pregnant. ACLU organized and filed an (amicus) brief on behalf of health professions also arguing conviction will deter other women in similair situations from recieving help and that child abuse laws can not be applied to fetuses.

Judge:
Justice Leibson
Attorney(s):
Michael Curtis, David Friedman, and Kary Moss
Pro Bono Firm:
American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, National American Civil Liberties Union

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