720 ILCS 5/12-5

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(720 ILCS 5/12-5) (from Ch. 38, par. 12-5) Sec. 12-5. Reckless conduct. (a) A person commits reckless conduct when he or she, by any means lawful or unlawful, recklessly performs an act or acts that: (1) cause bodily harm to or endanger the safety of another person; or (2) cause great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to another person. (b) Sentence. Reckless conduct under subdivision (a)(1) is a Class A misdemeanor. Reckless conduct under subdivision (a)(2) is a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11.)

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