· 4/21/2004
In the Interest of M. T. C.
Citations
- 267 Ga. App. 160
- 598 S.E.2d 879
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- holding defendant could be held liable as an aider and abettor for his opposing combatant’s injury of an innocent bystander struck by a stray bullet
- \Giving assistance or encouragement to one who it is known will thereby engage in conduct dangerous to life is sufficient for accomplice liability as an aider or abettor as to crimes defined in terms of recklessness or negligence.\
- defendant who engaged in gun battle could be held criminally liable for acting in a reckless manner likely to result in injury or death to others where bystander was struck by opponent’s bullet
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Judges: Johnson
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