Accused of Second-Degree Reckless Homicide in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, second-degree reckless homicide is a Class D Felony. To be found guilty of second-degree reckless homicide, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you recklessly killed another human. According to Wisconsin statute 939.24, criminal recklessness takes place when creating an unreasonable and substantial risk of great bodily harm or death to another human and you are aware of that risk. An attorney can help you defend against second-degree reckless homicide by showing that your actions did not create an unreasonable and substantial risk of great bodily harm or death to another human. An attorney can also help you show that you were not aware of any such risk.