Whenever a statute provides that negligence suffices to establish an element of an offense, the element is also established if a person acts intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence. When a statute provides that criminal negligence suffices to establish an element of an offense, the element also is established if a person acts intentionally, knowingly or recklessly. When recklessness suffices to establish an element of an offense, the element also is established if a person acts intentionally or knowingly. When acting knowingly suffices to establish an element of an offense, the element also is established if a person acts intentionally.

11 Del. C. 1953, § ?253; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § ?1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 101, § ?7;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 11 Sec. 253

  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.