In which of the following situations is a defendant guilty of recklessness?
A) When the risk of harm is lower than the degree of risk that would make an act negligent
B) When the behavior indicates a conscious disregard for a known high degree of probable harm to another
C) When the situation is less morally objectionable than negligence
D) When the situation is more objectionable than intentional wrongdoing

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When a defendant's behavior indicates a "conscious disregard for a known high degree of probable harm to another," the defendant is guilty of recklessness. Like negligence, recklessness involves posing a foreseeable risk of harm to others.

In Which of the Following Situations Is a Defendant Guilty