State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Washington > Title-9a > 9a-16 > 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.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Washington > Title-9a > 9a-16 > 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.


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Washington > Title-9a > 9a-16 > 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.