PL 120.20 · Article 120
Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree
This charge applies when you recklessly engage in conduct that creates a grave risk of serious physical injury to another person. No injury has to occur.
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- You acted recklessly — consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk.
- The conduct created a grave risk of serious physical injury.
- The risk was to another person.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The conduct did not create a grave risk of serious injury.
- You were not reckless — the risk was not conscious or was justifiable.
- The conduct was directed at property, not a person.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class A Misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to 364 days and a fine of up to Up to $1,000.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.
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