Ky. Rev. Stat. § 508.070 : — KENTUCKY PENAL CODEASSAULT AND RELATED OFFENSES — Wanton endangerment in the second degree TEXT PDF (1) A person is guilty of wanton endangerment in the second degree when he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of physical injury to another person. (2) Wanton endangerment in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor. KRS 508.070 Effective:1/1/1975 Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 71, effective1/1/1975.