What circumstance must be present for a person to not be found guilty of a crime regarding misfortune or accident?

The situation where a person cannot be found guilty of a crime due to misfortune or accident is when the act was committed by accident without any criminal negligence. Legal systems generally require a certain mental state or intent for a person to be held criminally responsible.

In cases involving accidents, if it can be demonstrated that the individual did not act with recklessness or negligence, they may not be held liable. This principle aligns with the idea that criminal law seeks to punish those who intentionally or negligently cause harm. If someone truly did not intend to cause harm and acted reasonably under the circumstances, they can often avoid a finding of guilt due to the lack of a culpable mind (mens rea) that is necessary for most crimes. This is particularly important in distinguishing between criminal acts and innocent accidents.

The other circumstances described in the options do not align with the requirement for proving lack of guilt based on misfortune or accident. For example, actions taken with intent, the involvement of authorities witnessing a crime, or reporting it to the police do not negate the possibility of guilt if negligence or intent is established.