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2024 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES (§§ 16-1-1 — 16-17-10)
Chapter 2 - CRIMINAL LIABILITY (§§ 16-2-1 — 16-2-22)
Article 1 - CULPABILITY (§§ 16-2-1 — 16-2-6)
Section 16-2-2 - Effect of misfortune or accident on guilt

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GA Code § 16-2-2 (2024)
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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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