Guam § 4 - Culpability Defined.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4 — Culpability Defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4. Culpability Defined.
(a) A person acts intentionally, or with intent, with respect to his
conduct or to a result thereof when it is his conscious purpose to engage in
the conduct or cause the result.
(b) A person acts knowingly, or with knowledge, with respect to his
conduct or to attendant circumstances when he is aware of the nature of his
conduct or that those circumstances exist. A person acts knowingly, or with
knowledge, with respect to a result of his conduct when he is aware that his
conduct is practically certain to cause the result.
(c) A person acts recklessly, or is reckless, with respect to attendant
circumstances or the result of his conduct when he acts in awareness of a
substantial risk that the circumstances exist or that his conduct will cause
the result and his disregard is unjustifiable and constitutes a gross deviation
from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in the
situation.
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(d) A person acts with criminal negligence, or is criminally negligent,
with respect to attendant circumstances or the result of his conduct when he
should be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the
circumstances exist or that his conduct will cause the result and his failure
to be aware of the risk constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of
care that a reasonable person would exercise in the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4 cover?
Section 4 ("Culpability Defined.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 4?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 4 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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