The Role of Recklessness in Criminal Culpability
Legal Concept Spotlight: Recklessness In criminal law, establishing the defendant’s mental state, or mens rea (guilty mind), is critical for securing a conviction. Recklessness occupies a position of high importance—it is a level of culpability that distinguishes conscious wrongdoing from mere accident, bridging the gap between intentional harm and simple carelessness. This post delves into […]