Reckless
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004152
Describing conduct that involves a conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a harmful result will follow. The actor is aware of the risk but proceeds anyway, demonstrating indifference to the potential consequences. This mental state is a higher degree of culpability than negligence but less than intentional conduct, often leading to criminal charges or enhanced civil liability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-004152 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Describing conduct that involves a conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a harmful result will follow. The actor is aware of the risk but proceeds anyway, demonstrating indifference to the potential consequences. This mental state is a higher degree of culpability than negligence but less than intentional conduct, often leading to criminal charges or enhanced civil liability.",
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