According to most states, when can a defendant be held responsible for the murder of a fetus?

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Most states hold a defendant responsible for the murder of a fetus when the fetus is viable, meaning it is capable of living outside the womb. This does not necessarily align with a specific trimester but rather the medical capability for the fetus to survive outside of the uterus, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.

According to Most States, When Can a Defendant Be Held