Tim talon has been found by a court of law to be guilty of reckless driving and killing a
pedestrian as a consequence. his defense was that he was driving under the influence of alcohol
and lost control of his automobile. he was subsequently punished for his crime. how would the
court classify tim talon's case for intent?

a) general intent crime
b) criminal intent crime
c) nonintent crime
d) specific intent crime

The Correct Answer is C.

"Non-intent crime".

Explanation:

The Intent required to commit any crime is or an offense can be either General intent or Specific Intent. The wording of an offense in the criminal code tells you the level of intent required to be guilty. some offense required General intent while other required Specific Intent.But then come to the Non-Intent which means the offense which commits by mistake or by accident which was not intentionally planned but falls under offense.