Would this be wanton endangerment or what?
I lived with my bf and the other evening I approached him with a problem that turned into an arguement. He had been drinking and after becoming enraged and calling me everything in the book, he proceeded to take a shotgun and shoot several things in the house. (i.e. 2 computers, refrigerator, two cabinets, dishwasher) He ended up shooting about 9 times while I was in the room with him as I was afraid to turn my back on him and go out the door. I was 4 months pregnant at the time.
If charged, how much time would he get?
2007-03-20 15:20:34 · 0 answers · asked by Truth Teller 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I live in Kentucky.
I am still not getting whether this incident would be considered wanton endangerment or not and what degree would it be?
Thanks to all who have answered. Very helpful so far. Just not totally clear yet.
2007-03-20 16:03:53 · update #1
In Kentucky, a person is guilty of wanton endangerment in the first degree when, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another.
The various degrees of endangerment differ depending upon the state in which the crime takes place. Similarly, the amount of jail time someone receives if convicted would vary tremendously, not just by jurisdiction, but depending upon the criminal record of the perpetrator.
In Kentucky there are several degrees of wanton endangerment. First degree wanton endangerment is a class D felony in Kentucky, whereas second degree wanton endangerment is a class A misdemeanor.
2007-03-20 15:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wanton endangement.
All crimes require some mental state, some knowledge or awareness or intent on the part of the defendant. In legal parlance, "wanton" conduct is conduct where the person knew there was a serious risk of significant harm, and knowingly disregarded that risk. Also called criminal recklessness.
In addition to such crimes as destruction of property and maybe unlawful discharge of a firearm, the charge of wanton endangement means doing something that puts another person at the risk of serious bodily harm, but where no actual harm results to the other person.
The potential penalty is defined by your local state law.
2007-03-20 15:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
state of wv wanton endangerment
2014-09-19 12:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by MARY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you watching the first 48? I came to look it up after watching an old episode.
2016-12-27 13:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by tj m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not nearly enough. Ask the National Rifle Association.
2007-03-20 15:24:37 · answer #5 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋