§ 120.25

Reckless endangerment in the first degree

Class D felony Violence & Threats Art. 120 · Assault and Related Offenses

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A person is guilty of reckless endangerment in the first degree when, under circumstances evincing a depraved indifference to human life, he engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person.

Reckless endangerment in the first degree is a .

Simplified explanation

Reckless endangerment in the first degree covers recklessly creating a grave risk of death to another under circumstances showing depraved indifference; it is a class D felony.