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Reckless imprudence is committed when a person voluntarily, but without malice, does or fails to do an act from which material damage results, because of an inexcusable lack of precaution (Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code). It is the basis for criminal liability in many accidents — most often vehicular — where there was no intent to cause harm but a failure to take due care.
The penalty depends on what the act would have been if intentional: heavier if it would have been a grave felony (such as causing death), lighter if a less grave or light felony. Where the act causes only damage to property, a fine is imposed.
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