Which best describes First-degree reckless injury?

• A. Reckless homicide elements were met but no death occurred
• B. It requires intent to kill
• C. It is a lesser included offense of murder
• D. It involves property damage only

Answer: (A)

First-degree reckless injury is described by the same conduct and mental state as first-degree reckless homicide, but with a different outcome. The defendant acted with recklessness, creating a substantial risk of great bodily harm, and great bodily harm actually occurred. If the victim had died, the same facts would support a charge of first-degree reckless homicide; since there was no death, the offense is charged as injury instead. It does not require an intent to kill, and it involves causing serious harm rather than merely property damage. So describing it as the reckless-homicide elements in play but with no death best fits the statute.