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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3733
Question 1
Under the Model Penal Code, a person acts 'recklessly' when they:
  • Have a conscious objective to engage in the conduct.
  • Are aware that it is practically certain their conduct will cause the result.
  • Consciously disregard a substantial and unjustifiable risk.✔️
  • Should be aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk.
Correct Answer Explanation
The MPC defines four levels of culpability: Purposely, Knowingly, Recklessly (conscious disregard of risk), and Negligently (failure to perceive risk).