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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 9A.16.030: Homicide — When excusable.

    Homicide is excusable when committed by accident or misfortune in doing any lawful act by lawful means, without criminal negligence, or without any unlawful intent.

    [1979 ex.s. c 244 § 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.16.030.]

Notes:
         Effective date -- 1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.

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