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# \[1] 5 - Reckless Endangerment

**Reckless endangerment** is a crime consisting of acts that create a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. The accused person isn't required to intend the resulting or potential harm, but must have acted in a way that showed a disregard for the foreseeable consequences of their actions.

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**Misdemeanor**

**Sentence:** 10 Month(s) \
**Fine:** $1,000
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**Felony (If involving a deadly weapon)**\
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**Sentence:** 20 Month(s) \
**Fine:** $2,000
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**Examples:**

**1)** Shooting a gun off in a crowd.\
**2)** Throwing rocks off a bridge on passing cars\
**3)** Racing using public streets<br>