The four degrees of mental fault are purposely, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. Purposely is where one acts purposely/intentionally to cause an outcome or consequence. An example of this is someone selling something (meat that is diseased) because they want to kill them. Knowingly is knowing that something will probably occur from the result of their actions. Someone selling the meat that is diseased in order to make a profit is an example of acting knowingly. Recklessly is where one consciously ignores the risks that may occur. An example of this is they know that the company sold them meat that could be diseased. Instead of checking to see if it is they sell it and the customer dies because of this. In recklessly the person does not
