Circumstances That Can Turn a Gun Incident into Wanton Endangerment Charges
A gun incident can lead to wanton endangerment charges when someone handles or uses a firearm in a way that creates a serious risk of physical injury to another person. In Kentucky, the circumstances surrounding the incident matter, including where the gun was fired, whether people were nearby, and whether the person acted with awareness of the danger. An injury does not always have to occur for a charge to…