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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 218A.015

Definitions of mental states

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When used in this chapter, the terms "intentionally," "knowingly," "wantonly," and "recklessly," including but not limited to equivalent terms such as "with intent," shall have the same definition and the same principles shall apply to their use as those terms are defined and used in KRS Chapter 501. Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 150, sec. 8, effective June 20, 2005.

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Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2009–2026 · leading case: Saxton v. Commonwealth
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Saxton v. Commonwealth (2010) ky “Saxton urges that the general principles of liability applicable to Penal Code offenses must apply, however, because KRS 218A.015 essentially imports them by stating: “When used in this chapter, the terms “intentionally,” “knowingly,” “wantonly,” and “recklessly,” including but…”
Farmer v. Commonwealth (2009) kyctapp “Farmer argues that KRS 218A.015 does provide a definition for the term “knowingly” by specifically referencing the definitions set forth in KRS Chapter 501 (Kentucky Penal Code, General Principles of Liability).”
Lesley Ryan Cornett v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (2026) ky “shall have the same definition and the same principles shall apply to their use as those terms are defined and used in KRS Chapter 501.” 11 of a controlled substance, it need not prove that he knew its exact identity.”
Orlando Saxton v. Commonwealth of Kentucky (2010) ky “Saxton urges that the general principles of liability applicable to Penal Code offenses must apply, however, because KRS 218A.015 essentially imports them by stating: "When used in this chapter, the terms "intentionally," "knowingly," "wantonly," and "recklessly," including but…”
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