§ 54-13. Criminal negligence.  


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  • Criminal negligence exists when, although neither specific nor general criminal intent is present, there is such disregard of the interest of others that the offender's conduct amounts to a gross deviation below the standard of care expected to be maintained by a reasonably careful man under like circumstances.

(Code 1956, § 42-15)

State law reference

Similar provisions, R.S. 14:12.