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An individual is guilty of an offense if the individual creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death to another. The offense is a class B felony if the individual uses a firearm. The offense is a class C felony if the circumstances manifest the individual's extreme indifference to the value of human life. Otherwise it is a class A misdemeanor. There is risk within the meaning of this section if the potential for harm exists, whether or not a particular person's safety is actually jeopardized.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-17-03. Reckless endangerment - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-17-03/
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