Effective - 01 Jan 2017, 3 histories
563.070. Accidents an excuse for offense, when. — 1. Conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense under chapter 565 is excusable and not criminal when it is the result of accident in any lawful act by lawful means without knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical injury and without acting with criminal negligence.
2. The defendant shall have the burden of injecting the issue of excuse authorized under this section.
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(L. 1983 S.B. 276, A.L. 1984 S.B. 448 § A, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
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Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXXVIII - Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders
Chapter 563 - Defense of Justification
Section 563.011 - Chapter definitions.
Section 563.016 - Civil remedies unaffected.
Section 563.021 - Execution of public duty.
Section 563.026 - Justification generally.
Section 563.031 - Use of force in defense of persons.
Section 563.041 - Use of physical force in defense of property.
Section 563.046 - Law enforcement officer's use of force in making an arrest.
Section 563.051 - Private person's use of force in making an arrest.
Section 563.056 - Use of force to prevent escape from confinement.
Section 563.070 - Accidents an excuse for offense, when.
Section 563.074 - Justification as an absolute defense, when.