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2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
9A.16 Defenses.
9A.16.030 Homicide -- When excusable.


WA Rev Code § 9A.16.030 (2013) What's This?

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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