Wisconsin § 940.02 - First-degree reckless homicide.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 940.02 — First-degree reckless homicide., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940.02. First-degree reckless homicide.
940.02(1) (1) Whoever recklessly causes the death of another human being under circumstances which show utter disregard for human life is guilty of a Class B felony. 940.02(1m) (1m) Whoever recklessly causes the death of an unborn child under circumstances that show utter disregard for the life of that unborn child, the woman who is pregnant with that unborn child or another is guilty of a Class B felony. 940.02(2) (2) Whoever causes the death of another human being under any of the following circumstances is guilty of a Class B felony: 940.02(2)(a) (a) By manufacture, distribution or delivery, in violation of s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 940.02
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 940.02 cover?
Section 940.02 ("First-degree reckless homicide.") 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.
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