Reckless definition

Reckless means a situation in which the defendant was aware of the risk created by his conduct and the risk was of such a nature and degree that to disregard that risk constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in such a situation. "Reckless" includes all, or nearly all, convictions for involuntary manslaughter under 18 U.S.C. § 1112. A homicide resulting from driving a means of transportation, or similarly dangerous actions, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs ordinarily should be treated as reckless.
Reckless means conduct which one should reasonably be expected to know would create a substantial risk of harm to persons or property or which would otherwise be likely to result in interference with university or university-sponsored activities.
Reckless means failing to exercise care in the selection of products, services or personnel (and thus resulting in an avoidable financial loss to the action).

Examples of Reckless in a sentence

  • Reckless, wilful or persistent damage caused by a student or students may lead to the loss of University accommodation and/or result in disciplinary action.


More Definitions of Reckless

Reckless or "recklessly" means acting carelessly and
Reckless means a situation in which the defendant was aware of the risk created by his conduct and the risk was of such a nature and degree that to disregard that risk constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in such a situation. ‘Reckless’ includes all, or nearly all, convictions for involuntary manslaughter under
Reckless or "Recklessly" means the respondent consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the result would occur or that the circumstance existed. The risk must be of such a nature and degree that disregarding that risk constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would observe in that situation.
Reckless means a situation in which the defendant was aware of the risk created by his con- duct and the risk was of such a nature and degree that to disregard that risk constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in such a situation.
Reckless means conduct which one should reasonably be expected to know would create a substantial risk of harm to persons or property, or that would otherwise be likely to result in interference with normal College or College-sponsored activities.
Reckless or "recklessly" means acting carelessly and heedlessly in a willful and wanton disregard of the rights, safety, or property of another.
Reckless means without reasonable belief of the truth, or, for the purposes of Section 4(a)(3), with a high degree of awareness of probable insolvency.