Homicide—When excusable.

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  2. Revised Code of Washington
  3. Washington Criminal Code
  4. Defenses.
  5. Homicide—When excusable.

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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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