One night, while showing off her new pistol, Mary fired the pistol through her bedroom window. The bullet hit Jo, who was walking her dog down the street. Which of the following forms of intent best describes Mary's conduct?

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Mary's conduct is best described as reckless because she showed a conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk by firing a pistol in a residential area, which could foreseeably harm someone.

One Night, While Showing Off Her New Pistol, Mary Fired