KSA 021-052-0002 – Culpable mental state; definition of intentionally, knowingly, recklessly | Kansas Law

21-5202.Culpable mental state; definition of intentionally, knowingly, recklessly.(a) Except as otherwise provided, a culpable mental state is an essential element of every crime defined by this code. A culpable mental state may be established by proof that the conduct of the accused person was committed "intentionally," "knowingly" or "recklessly." (b) Culpable mental states are classified according to relative degrees, from highest to lowest, as follows: (c) Proof of a higher degree of culpa