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Reckless endangerment is when someone does something that puts another person in danger of getting seriously hurt or even killed. It's against the law and can result in criminal charges.
Definition: Reckless endangerment is a criminal offense where a person puts another person in danger of serious injury or death. This is a crime that is defined by law, not by common law.
Examples:
These examples illustrate how a person's reckless actions can put others in danger. In the first example, the driver is endangering pedestrians and other drivers by driving recklessly. In the second example, the gun owner is endangering the child by leaving a loaded gun within reach. In the third example, the person starting the fire is endangering everyone in the area by not taking proper precautions.