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O.C.G.A. § 16-2-1 ‘‘Crime’’ defined
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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…
O.C.G.A. § 16-2-3 Presumption of sound mind and discretion
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Every person is presumed to be of sound mind and discretion but the presumption may be rebutted. History. — Code 1933, § 26-606, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 16-2-4 Presumption that acts of sound person willful
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The acts of a person of sound mind and discretion are presumed to be the product of the person’s will but the presumption may be rebutted. History. — Code 1933, § 26-603, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 16-2-6 Intention a question of fact
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A person will not be presumed to act with criminal intention but the trier of facts may find such intention upon consideration of the words, conduct, demeanor, motive, and all other circumstances connected with the act for which the accused is prosecuted. History. — Laws 1833, Co…