Crimes and offenses; crime of reckless endangerment expanded, criminal penalties provided
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This bill, known as the Amy Dicks Act, expands the definition of reckless endangerment under Alabama law. It clarifies that recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to one or more people constitutes the crime. The bill also increases the potential criminal penalties for reckless endangerment, particularly when a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument is used.
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