Wis. Stat. § 940.08: Homicide by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire.
Where this section sits in the code
- Chs. 939-951, Criminal Code
- Chapter 940 Crimes Against Life And Bodily Security
- SUBCHAPTER I LIFE
(1) Except as provided in sub. (3), whoever causes the death of another human being by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class G felony.
(2) Whoever causes the death of an unborn child by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class G felony.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a health care provider acting within the scope of his or her practice or employment.
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