Georgia Statutes
§ 16-2-2 — Effect of misfortune or accident on guilt
Georgia § 16-2-2
JurisdictionGeorgia
Title16
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O.C.G.A. § 16-2-2 (2026).
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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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Nearby Sections
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§ 16-1-1
Short title§ 16-1-2
Purposes of title§ 16-1-3
Definitions§ 16-10-1
Violation of oath by public officer§ 16-10-2
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