Georgia Statutes

§ 16-2-2 — Effect of misfortune or accident on guilt

Georgia·Title 16
A person shall not be found guilty of any crime committed by misfortune or accident where it satisfactorily appears there was no criminal scheme or undertaking, intention, or criminal negligence.

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