Definition of "criminal negligence" [criminal negligence]

• Failure to use reasonable care, and thus put someone at risk of injury or death. (noun)

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• "Then Escambia County Judge Russell Cole ruled there was no probable cause to believe that the death of Lathern Broughton was a result of a criminal act, criminal negligence or foul play on the part of deputies."
• "At the inquest, the State Attorney's Office will present the evidence to a judge, who will determine whether Steen's death was the result of a criminal act, criminal negligence or foul play."