Retroactive Law Application Concerns

Summary

Laws are generally not applied retroactively due to the principle of ex post facto laws, which prohibits criminalizing actions that were legal when committed. If abortion was legal at the time it occurred, a new law equating it to homicide would typically not apply retroactively. However, consulting a local attorney is advisable for specific legal advice regarding your situation.

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So if abortion was legal at the time it happened, but 9 years later a state passes a law saying abortion is equivalent to homicide and the state doesn’t have a statute of limitations for homicide, could that new law apply retroactively
Hey! Generally, laws are not applied retroactively due to the principle of ex post facto laws, which prohibits criminalizing actions that were legal when committed. However, it's best to consult a local attorney for specific advice regarding your situation.
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