Ga. Code § 16-2-1 : CRIMES AND OFFENSES — CRIMINAL LIABILITY — CULPABILITY —2-1 - "Crime" defined TEXT PDF (a) A "crime" is a violation of a statute of this state in which there is a joint operation of an act or omission to act and intention or criminal negligence. (b) Criminal negligence is an act or failure to act which demonstrates a willful, wanton, or reckless disregard for the safety of others who might reasonably be expected to be injured thereby. OCGA § 16-2-1 Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 439, § 2, eff. 7/1/2004.