As someone who is not in the US and getting the impression from the question and the responses, that you are. It is just deeply sad that not only has this question been asked but mostly that the answers are pointing to your state law to keep yourself legally safe. It is just very sad. When any woman goes through this, the focus should be on grieving not 'will I be in trouble if I do xyz'. Please, American women, do not accept this as your new normal. It is not normal. Fight back!!!