Legal Definitions - seeming danger

Seeming danger refers to a situation where a reasonable person perceives a danger to be real, even if it is not actually present. It is important to note that this perception of danger can still cause harm or negative consequences.

• A person walking alone at night may perceive a shadow or noise as a potential danger, even if it is just a harmless animal or object.
• A child may be afraid of a spider, even though the spider is not actually dangerous.

These examples illustrate how a perceived danger can still cause fear and anxiety, even if there is no actual harm present. It is important to address and alleviate these fears to prevent unnecessary harm or negative consequences.