A Defendant Who Consciously Disregards a Substantial and Unjustifiable Risk

question 16

Multiple Choice

A defendant who consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that criminal harm will occur is acting

• A)recklessly.
• B)negligently.
• C)with implied malice.
• D)with express malice.

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