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Cases of criminal negligence arise from acts or omissions if the accused was under a legal duty to do the omitted act. To meet the standard for criminal negligence, the act or omission must show a wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons.
Cause in Fact. The negligent act must be the actual cause of the injuries. This is usually proven by the but-for test. But for the negligent conduct, there would be no injury or loss sustained by the other person.For example, but for the driver speeding, there would be no accident or injuries.reach of Duty. Negligence requires a breach of the duty to exercise due care. This occurs when a person actually knew that he was putting someone at risk or when a reasonable person in the same situation would have foreseen the risk to others.