Dykes v. State

BRICKEN, Presiding Judge.

Criminal abortion, the offense charged by indictment, against this appellant, is generally regarded as a heinous crime; and, is made a felony under the laws of this State. Section 3191 of the Code 1923, provides : “Any person who wilfully administers to any pregnant woman any drug or substance, or uses or employs any instrument or other means to induce an abortion, miscarriage, or premature delivery, or aids, abets, or prescribes for the same unless the same is .necessary to preserve her life and done for that purpose, must, on conviction, be fined not more than five…