Recklessness is the distinct level of mens rea at issue when someone utters a threat to another individual and the QUESTION is whether the accused knowingly stated the threat.

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Recklessness involves a person being aware of a risk and consciously disregarding it, but the specific mens rea for uttering a threat typically focuses on whether the individual intentionally or knowingly made the threat, rather than being reckless about it.

Recklessness Is the Distinct Level of Mens Rea at Issue