Reckless Injury
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Under Wisconsin statutory law, Reckless Injury is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment in a state prison, monetary fine, or both. Reckless Injury can be charged by a prosecuting attorney in the first degree (First-degree Reckless Injury) or second degree (Second-degree Reckless Injury).
First-Degree Reckless Injury
First-degree reckless injury is defined under Wisconsin statutory law as causing great bodily harm to another human being under circumstances which show utter disregard for human life, or causing great bodily harm to 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 to another person.
First-degree reckless injury is a Class D Felony, a very serious criminal charge that can result in sentencing of a fine up to $100,000, imprisonment of up to 25 years, or both.
First-degree reckless injury is not a lesser included crime of aggravated battery, nor can it be used against a mother for actions taken against a fetus.
Second-degree Reckless Injury
Second-degree reckless injury is defined under Wisconsin statutory law as recklessly causing great bodily harm to another human being or to an unborn child.
Second-degree reckless injury is a Class F Felony, with penalties of a fine up to $25,000, imprisonment of up to 12.5 years, or both.
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