Wisconsin § 939.24 - Criminal recklessness.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 939.24 — Criminal recklessness., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 939.24. Criminal recklessness.
939.24(1) (1) In this section, “criminal recklessness” means that the actor creates an unreasonable and substantial risk of death or great bodily harm to another human being and the actor is aware of that risk, except that for purposes of ss. 940.02 (1m) , 940.06 (2) and 940.23 (1) (b) and (2) (b) , “criminal recklessness” means that the actor creates an unreasonable and substantial risk of death or great bodily harm to an unborn child, to the woman who is pregnant with that unborn child or to another and the actor is aware of that risk. 939.24(2) (2) Except as provided in ss.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 939.24
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 939.24 cover?
Section 939.24 ("Criminal recklessness.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 939.24?
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