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KSA 021-052-0001 – Requirements of voluntary act or omission | Kansas Law

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KSA 021-052-0001 – Requirements of voluntary act or omission

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 021-052-0001

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21-5201.Requirements of voluntary act or omission.(a) A person commits a crime only if such person voluntarily engages in conduct, including an act, an omission or possession. (b) A person who omits to perform an act does not commit a crime unless a law provides that the omission is an offense or otherwise provides that such person has a duty to perform the act.

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In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Requirements of voluntary act or omission law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.