Thomas v. State

1. The ruling on the demurrer is not assigned as error in the bill of exceptions, but is complained of only in the motion for new trial. Therefore that ruling can not be passed on by the reviewing court. McIntire v. McQuade, 190 Ga. 438, 443 (9 S.E.2d 633).

2. The Code, § 68-303, is a penal statute, designed for the purpose of protecting human life and limb, the violation of which is punishable as for a misdemeanor.

3. In misdemeanors there are no degrees of the offense; but all who participate in the commission thereof are principals and may be prosecuted as such.

4. Criminal negligence as used…