Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 9A. WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE |
Chapter 9A.16. Defenses. |
Section 9A.16.030. 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.NOTES:Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 244: See RCW 9A.44.902.