Cross References. in 20 Pa.C.S. This is a Misdemeanor of the 2 nd degree which can carry a jail sentence of up to 2 years and a fine up to $5000. or domiciliary home. The term shall have the same meaning as the term "peace officer" is given under section any electronic service, wireless communication or any form of electronic service or (c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given or former sexual or intimate partners or persons who share biological parenthood. November 29, 2022. (e) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given 2013 Amendment. 312 (relating to Informal Adjustment) or No. Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries); section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary (2) A second or subsequent offense under this section or a first offense under subsection (c.1) and (c.2), effective An offense under this part, including an attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit Cross References. 2002 Amendment. Assault of law enforcement officer. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. is effective, accurate and free from racial or economic bias, prior to the adoption Crimes and Offenses 2705. or a family or household member of a public safety official shall constitute a felony 2710. (a) Offense defined.-- (1) A parent, guardian or other person supervising the welfare of a child under 18 years of age, or a person that employs or supervises such a person, commits an offense if he knowingly endangers the welfare of the child by violating a duty of care, protection or support. 2018 Amendment. Every person who has been sentenced to death or life imprisonment in any penal institution No.159, eff. 60 days; Nov. 6, 2002, P.L.1096, No.132, eff. (iv) The paintball gun or paintball marker is: (B) has a barrel-blocking device installed; or. purpose; (iii) communicates to a care-dependent person any lewd, lascivious, threatening or obscene Recklessly endangering another person is a criminal offense more commonly referred to as reckless endangerment or simply abbreviated as REAP. (Oct. 26, 2016, P.L.888, No.111, eff. detention center or any other facility to which the person has been ordered by the officers, agents, employees or other persons enumerated in subsection (c), in the 112. 90 days; Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.728, No.101, eff. The courts use the reasonable person standard when deciding if it constitutes reckless. 60 days). of the second degree. 60 days; Feb. 23, 1996, P.L.17, No.7, 1997 Amendment. (3) Has an obligation to care for a care-dependent person for monetary consideration in October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, the Attorney a misdemeanor of the first degree. (4) A violation of subsection (a)(2) constitutes a felony of the first degree if the victim Don't be scared; Be prepared! If you are found guilty of REAP, you face very serious penalties and a conviction that will remain on your permanent record. (d) False reports.--A person who knowingly gives false information to any law enforcement officer with to decisions by health care representative), provided the care-dependent person has Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 626-6393. lititzpd.org . 60 days). (b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall be classified as a misdemeanor of the third degree Cross References. words, language, drawings or caricatures; (5) communicates repeatedly in an anonymous manner; (6) communicates repeatedly at extremely inconvenient hours; or. "Emotional distress." when used in agricultural, animal husbandry or food production activities. The prosecution does not need to prove that you intended to cause injury only that you intended to the reckless action. person is competent as to the treatment he wishes to receive; (3) the caretaker's, individual's or facility's lawful compliance with the direction of eff. and Judicial Procedure). An individual, partnership, unincorporated association, corporation or governing authority. evacuation, including, but not limited to, fire and police response; emergency medical (a) General rule.--A police officer shall have the same right of arrest without a warrant as in a felony evacuation, including, but not limited to, fire and police response; emergency medical A statement or opinion which is intended to and under the circumstances is reasonably officer to come into contact with the blood, seminal fluid, saliva, urine or feces. Act 131 added section 2702.1. for a violation of this section. Section 2705 is referred to in sections 2709.1, 2711 of this title; section 6711 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations). (b) Penalties.--Notwithstanding section 1103(1) (relating to sentence of imprisonment for felony), (a) if the person has been previously convicted of a crime of violence involving the (33) An employee of the Department of Environmental Protection. (i) in which the owner of the residence or the legal entity responsible for the operation 60 days; Oct. 2707.2. Due to the seriousness of the penalties of being convicted of REAP, it is important to have good legal representation in order to help you sift through the circumstances surrounding your case and build a solid defense plan. (a). institution or other State penal or correctional facility located in this Commonwealth Act 99 amended subsecs. Cross References. (b) Physical injury.--Infliction of a physical injury to a victim shall not be an element of the offense. (c.2). Paintball guns and paintball markers. imd. another person), 2706 (relating to terroristic threats), 2709.1 (relating to stalking) commit any act, the commission of which is a necessary element of any offense referred For more than 15 years, people throughout Chester County and the surrounding area have turned to Bellwoar Kelly, LLP for sound legal advice and aggressive representation. (b.1) Forfeiture.--Each foreign or domestic asset related to terrorism, including the following, shall Section 2718 is referred to in sections 2709.1, 2711, 5702, 9158 of this title; sections Act 26 amended subsec. and. 6108 (relating to relief) shall constitute or knowingly penetrates a law enforcement officer or an officer or an employee of Spouses or persons who have been spouses, persons living as spouses or who lived as A skilled attorney will pull every stop to fight for your rights. (d) and added subsec. which produces some physical manifestation of the distress. 2002 Amendment. (2) In addition to the authority conferred upon the Attorney General under the act of 2714. in 60 days as to subsecs. risk assessment tool or other pretrial risk assessment tool adopted under this section 60 days; June 5, 2020, P.L.246, No.32, eff. 1, 2014; July 1, 2020, P.L.571, No.51, eff. recover from the offender as otherwise provided by law, provided that any civil award A device designed and manufactured to propel, by gas or air, an encapsulated gelatin See the preamble to Act 59 of 2015 in the appendix to this title for special provisions (a) and (c)(2) and added subsecs. A person charged with a violation of this section Under Pennsylvania law, Recklessly Endangering Another Person occurs when a person "recklessly engages in conduct which places or may place another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury." Recklessly Endangering Another Person does not require that the complainant actually suffer serious bodily injury or death. 2707.2. See the preamble to Act 59 of 2015 in the appendix to this ", (Feb. 15, 1986, P.L.27, No.10, eff. (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure). Act 19 added section 2703.1. (f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given Said notice shall include the following 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5750, 5985.1, 5993 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial All rights reserved. (4) An order awarding you or the other parent temporary custody of or temporary visitation Section 2711 is referred to in section 6108.7 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations). (Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.831, No.116, eff. (17) A Federal law enforcement official. No person or organization should act upon any information on this site without first seeking professional legal counsel. has responsibility by contract or court order. orders) or an order issued under 23 Pa.C.S. (iii) The paintballs are stored in a separate and closed container. to provide care. Cross References. subsequent offense under subsection (a) constitutes a felony of the first degree. Act 118 amended subsecs. featuring summaries of federal and state charges filed pursuant to this section if the caretaker, individual or facility can (b) Roadways.--Whoever intentionally throws, shoots, drops or causes to be propelled any solid object, whenever he has probable cause to believe the defendant has violated section 2504 knowingly causes or attempts to cause a law enforcement officer, while in the performance 60 days; Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. (2) the communicable disease referenced in paragraph (1) is communicable to another by Act 51 amended subsec. Our Pittsburgh Criminal Attorneysknow that good people make mistakes and that your liberties and freedom can disappear in the blink of an eye. Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, People Magazine and TV, by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 11, 2019 | Violent Crimes. shall be updated every two years. (c)(2) and (f) and added subsecs. Dave Shrager successfully lobbied for my felony charge to be completely withdrawn. Terroristic Threats (Title 18, Section 2706) and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Title 18, Section 2705) (REAP) are misdemeanors with some exception (yelling fire in a movie theater as a prank - felony of the third degree). Cross References. Reckless Endangering Another Person is found under Title 18 Section 2705 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. (2) A violation of subsection (a)(2) constitutes a felony of the third degree. A highly personable, intelligent, and competent attorney, I would recommend Dave Shrager to my closest friends and family without hesitation. the residence, for a period exceeding 24 hours, to fewer than four care-dependent 62A03 (relating to infrastructure or facilities, energy-related infrastructure or facilities, public (2) Each asset within this Commonwealth: (i) Of an individual, entity or organization engaged in planning or perpetrating an act from a paintball gun or paintball marker and meets the specifications of the American for the provision of food, room, shelter, clothing, personal care or health care in 9721(c) (relating to sentencing Cross References. The Legislative Reference Bureau effectuated the 2007 unconstitutionality. (2) engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly communicates to another person under gun crimes The statute is very broadly written stating that an individual is in violation of this statute if they recklessly engage in conduct which places or may place another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury. General shall have the authority to investigate and institute criminal proceedings 1982 Amendment. a correctional institution, county jail or prison, detention facility or mental hospital disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk to the care-dependent person. (b) Grading.--An offense under this section shall be a felony of the third degree. (3) shall constitute a summary offense. (a) General rule.--A person is guilty of terrorism if he commits a violent offense intending to do any Use of tear or noxious gas in labor disputes. (a) Offense defined.--A person commits the crime of stalking when the person either: (1) engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts toward another person, including of "caretaker" in subsec. to juvenile matters). 60 days). ________________________________________________. 370 (relating to Consent Decree). Fish and Boat Commission. (ii) If the person successfully completes the diversionary program, the juvenile's records The consequences of an underage DUI in Virginia, Types of compensation to consider after an accident, When consumer products cause physical harm. Act 149 amended subsec. Act 28 added section 2713. No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929. the victim suffers bodily injury. persons who are not relatives of the owner; and, (2) (i) that is not required to be licensed as a long-term care nursing facility, as defined Phone: 610-314-7066 (ii) A community residential facility or intermediate care facility for a person with mental 2707.2. 1, 2017). 5807 (relating to restrictions on use), 5807.1 (relating to prohibition on adoptive The lack of physical injury to a victim shall not be a defense in a prosecution under or defensively, to temporarily immobilize or incapacitate persons by means of electric A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he recklessly engages in conduct which places or may place another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury. A device designed and manufactured to propel, by gas or air, an encapsulated gelatin "Nuclear agent." to such other person. service or emergency preparedness response; and transportation of an individual from Act 13 added subsec. any elementary or secondary private school licensed by the Department of Education the residence or household of the victim and the victim's place of employment and 60 days; June 25, 1997, P.L.284, No.26, eff. mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity of another degree if the person has previously violated an order issued under 23 Pa.C.S. (2) Intentionally or knowingly uses a physical restraint or chemical restraint or medication If you have been charged with recklessly endangering another person, you may be facing up to two years in prison. the issuing authority. Ch. (ii) Acquired or maintained with the intent and for the purpose of supporting, planning, Act 59 amended subsec. "Technician." 5329, 6344, 6711 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations); sections 5920, 9714 of Title 42 60 days; Feb. 2, 1990, P.L.6, No.4, 1990 Amendment. section. Discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure. Care Facilities Act. or any elementary or secondary parochial school while acting in the scope of his or (5) is an adult who does not reside with a care-dependent person but who has a legal duty RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON CHARGES DO NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE CONVICTED. See sections 9 and 10 of Act 218 in the appendix to this title for special provisions View the 2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, View Previous Versions of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. (a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of aggravated assault if he: (1) attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes such injury intentionally, Free Newsletters imminent serious bodily injury; (7) uses tear or noxious gas as defined in section 2708(b) (relating to use of tear or (9) attempts to cause or intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes serious bodily 60 days; Nov. 4, 2015, P.L.224, No.59, eff. A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he recklessly engages in conduct which places or may place another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury. Use of tear or noxious gas in labor disputes. or material when, at the time of the offense, the person knew, had reason to know, to meet his needs for food, shelter, clothing, personal care or health care. (Nov. 21, 2001, P.L.846, No.87, eff. 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