Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 603 – Reckless endangering in the second degree; class A misdemeanor
(a) A person is guilty of reckless endangering in the second degree when:
(1) The person recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to another person; or
(2) Being a parent, guardian or other person legally charged with the care or custody of a child less than 18 years old, the person knowingly, intentionally or with criminal negligence acts in a manner which contributes to or fails to act to prevent the unlawful possession and/or purchase of a firearm by a juvenile. It shall be an absolute defense to this paragraph if the person charged had a lock on the trigger and did not tell or show the juvenile where the key to the trigger lock was kept. It shall also be an absolute defense to this paragraph if the person had locked the firearm in a key or combination locked container and did not tell or show the juvenile where the key was kept or what the combination was.
Attorney's Note
Under the Delaware Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,300 |
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 603
- Child: means a person who has not reached the age of 18 years. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(b) Reckless endangering in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor.
11 Del. C. 1953, § ?603; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § ?8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 359, § ?1;