In Which of the Following Situations Is a Defendant Guilty

question 38

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is a defendant guilty of recklessness?

• A) When the risk of harm is lower than the degree of risk that would make an act negligent
• B) When the behavior indicates a conscious disregard for a known high degree of probable harm to another
• C) When the situation is less morally objectionable than negligence
• D) When the situation is more objectionable than intentional wrongdoing

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