Georgia Statutes
§ 16-2-5 — Presumption that sound person intends natural and probable consequences of acts
Georgia § 16-2-5
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O.C.G.A. § 16-2-5 (2026).
Text
A person of sound mind and discretion is presumed to intend the natural and probable consequences of his acts but the presumption may be rebutted.
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§ 16-1-1
Short title§ 16-1-2
Purposes of title§ 16-1-3
Definitions§ 16-10-1
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