Q: What charge falls under criminal negligence
So cruelty to children falls under criminal negligence or do 2nd degree murder falls under criminal negligence
A:
In Georgia, a second degree cruelty to children charge arises when a person with criminal negligence causes a child under the age of 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain.
Georgia doesn’t divide murder into “first degree” or “second degree.” Voluntary manslaughter can be reduced to involuntary manslaughter if the killing was accidental but was the result of criminal negligence.
If you are facing any of these changes or potential charges, it is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Both of these charges carry serious consequences and should not be defended alone.
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