Exposing another person to personal injury through culpable negligence commits which degree misdemeanor?

• A. Misdewmeanor of the Second Degree
• B. Misdewmeanor of the First Degree
• C. Infraction
• D. Felony

Answer: (B)

Exposing someone to personal injury through culpable negligence reflects a level of fault that is more than ordinary carelessness but without intent to harm. Culpable negligence means a reckless disregard for safety—you understood the risk and still acted in a way that could cause injury. That level of fault fits the classification of a first-degree misdemeanor: it’s more serious than an infraction or a second-degree misdemeanor, yet it’s not a felony. The typical penalties can include up to a year in jail, plus fines, depending on the jurisdiction. In short, the behavior shows a dangerous disregard for others’ safety, which is why it’s labeled a first-degree misdemeanor.