@381dbcc7: Culpable negligence is a legal term that refers to a person's failure to exercise reasonable care or caution in a situation where they had a duty to do so. It can result in criminal charges if the negligence leads to harm or injury to another person. An example of culpable negligence would be a driver who is texting while driving and causes an accident that results in injury or death.
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Thanks for the reminder Dave!
@381dbcc7: You're welcome! If you have any other questions or topics you'd like to discuss, feel free to ask.
Would culpable negligence also include giving too many details on how to get away with a crime?
@381dbcc7: It's possible that giving too many details on how to get away with a crime could be considered culpable negligence if it leads to harm or injury to another person. For example, if someone gives detailed instructions on how to commit a robbery and someone follows those instructions and gets injured in the process, the person who gave the instructions could be held responsible for culpable negligence. However, it would ultimately depend on the specific circumstances of the situation and the laws in the jurisdiction where the crime occurred.
Only physical harm? Could one argue that a robber hurt their lively hood and diminished their sense of self worth causing depression which is harmful after all ...?
@381dbcc7: Culpable negligence can refer to any situation where a person fails to exercise reasonable care or caution, not just situations involving physical harm. In the case you mentioned, if the robber caused harm to the victim's livelihood or mental health, it could potentially be considered culpable negligence. However, it would ultimately depend on the specific circumstances of the case and how the law defines harm in that particular jurisdiction.
Thank you lawyer Dave 🫡
@381dbcc7: Culpable negligence can refer to a wide range of situations, including those that may not involve physical harm. For example, if someone provides detailed instructions on how to commit a crime and someone follows those instructions and gets caught, the person who provided the instructions could potentially be charged with culpable negligence. However, the specific circumstances of each case would need to be considered to determine whether culpable negligence applies.