Concealing the Birth of a Child
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Have you been charged with Concealing the Birth of a Child?
Concealing the Birth of a Child is a charge under Section 67 of the Crimes Act 1958, involving the secret disposal of a child’s body with the intent to conceal its birth. This offence is treated seriously under the law, and understanding the implications and potential defences is crucial for anyone charged with it.
If any woman has been delivered of a child, every person who, by any secret disposition of the dead body of the child—whether the child died before, at, or after its birth—endeavours to conceal the birth shall be guilty of a summary offence.
What must the prosecution prove:
For a successful prosecution, the following elements must be established:
- A child, which had reached a gestational state where it would have had a fair chance of life upon birth, has died.
- The dead body of the child has been secretly disposed of.
- The disposal was conducted for the purpose of concealing the birth of the child.
Penalty for concealing the birth of a child:
The maximum penalty for this offence is Level 9 imprisonment, with a maximum term of 6 months.
Where the Case Will Be Heard?
Cases of concealing the birth of a child are heard exclusively in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.
Factors and defences to consider:
- Did you secretly dispose of the body of a child who died before, at or after its birth?
- Was this done in order to conceal the birth of the child?
- Did you act alone or with the help of others?
- Was it your baby?
- Was it a baby of another woman?
- What were the surrounding circumstances of this offence?
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If you have been charged with concealing the birth of a child, it is vital to consult with an experienced criminal lawyer at MK Law without delay. Effective legal representation is crucial to navigate the complexities of the charges and prepare your defence.
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