Idaho § 18-4012 - Excusable homicide
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-4012 — Excusable homicide, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-4012. Excusable homicide
Homicide is excusable in the following cases:
1. When committed by accident and misfortune in doing any lawful act by lawful means, with usual and ordinary caution, and without any unlawful intent.
2. When committed by accident and misfortune, in the heat of passion, upon any sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a sudden combat when no undue advantage is taken nor any dangerous weapon used, and when the killing is not done in a cruel or unusual manner.
[I.C., sec. 18-4012, as added by 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 931.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-4012
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-4012 cover?
Section 18-4012 ("Excusable homicide") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 18-4012?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 18-4012" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 18-4012 apply to my situation?
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