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Georgia Code - Crimes and Offenses - Title 16, Section 16-2-1

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(a) A 'crime' is a violation of a statute of this state in which there is a joint operation of an act or omission to act and intention or criminal negligence.

(b) Criminal negligence is an act or failure to act which demonstrates a willful, wanton, or reckless disregard for the safety of others who might reasonably be expected to be injured thereby.

Last modified: April 21, 2006