recklessness

Legal term describing a person's state of mind when allegedly committing a criminal offence

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Also known as Recklessness · reckless disregard

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In criminal law and in the law of tort, recklessness may be defined as the state of mind where a person deliberately and unjustifiably pursues a course of action while consciously disregarding any risks flowing from such action. Recklessness is less culpable than malice, but is more blameworthy than carelessness.

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