“Intention cannot exist without foresight, but foresight can exist without intention. For a man may foresee the possible or even probable consequences of his conduct and yet not desire them to occur; none the less if he persists on his course he knowingly runs the risk of bringing about the unwished result. To describe this state of mind the word ‘reckless’ is the most appropriate. The words ‘rash’ and ‘rashness’ have also been used to indicate this same attitude.” J.W. Cecil Turner, Kenny’s Outlines of Criminal Law 28 (16th ed. 1952).
reckless
reckless, adj. Characterized by the creation of a substantial and unjustifiable risk of harm to others and by a conscious (and sometimes deliberate) disregard for or indifference to that risk; heedless; rash. • Reckless conduct is much more than mere negligence: it is a gross deviation from what a reasonable person would do. See RECKLESSNESS. Cf. CARELESS; WANTON. [Cases: Automobiles 330; Negligence 274. C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 1354–1362; Negligence §§ 104–105, 109.] — recklessly, adv.
