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What is unintentional vehicular manslaughter?
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Manslaughter is causing serious injuries that lead to the death of another person.
Vehicular manslaughter is causing serious injuries in a car accident.
And those auto accident injuries lead to the death of anyone involved in the fatal accident.
You can commit vehicular manslaughter if you:
These are accidental vehicle deaths that stem from severe bodily harm.
This article will focus on “unintentionally causing someone else’s death in a vehicle.”
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Unintentional vehicular manslaughter is when someone commits an unintentional act.
And that act causes injuries that lead to the death of another person.
Some examples of unintentional vehicular manslaughter are causing death while:
Every state has its own unintentional vehicular manslaughter sentences and penalties.
Unintentional vehicular manslaughter charges are the same as second-degree manslaughter.
This table shows you what the unintentional vehicular manslaughter charges are by state.
They show the maximum sentence (years in prison) and fines you’ll get in each state.
| State | Max Fines | Years In Prison |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $15,000 | 2-20 Years |
| Alaska | $50,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Arizona | $150,000 | 3-15 Years |
| Arkansas | $10,000 | 3-20 Years |
| California | $10,000 | 2-4 Years |
| Colorado | $750,000 | 4-12 Years |
| Connecticut | $15,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Delaware | $25,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Florida | $10,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Georgia | $1,000 | 1-5 Years |
| Hawaii | $10,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Idaho | $5,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Illinois | $25,000 | 3-14 Years |
| Indiana | $10,000 | 0-6 Years |
| Iowa | $7,500 | 0-5 Years |
| Kansas | $500,000 | 0-11 Years |
| Kentucky | $10,000 | 0-5 Years |
| Louisiana | $2,000 | 0-30 Years |
| Maine | $20,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Maryland | $5,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Massachusetts | $25,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Michigan | $2,500 | 0-15 Years |
| Minnesota | $20,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Mississippi | $1,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Missouri | $10,000 | 0-7 Years |
| Montana | $50,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Nebraska | $10,000 | 0-20 Years |
| Nevada | $10,000 | 0-20 Years |
| New Hampshire | $25,000 | 1-15 Years |
| New Jersey | $15,000 | 0-10 Years |
| New Mexico | $5,000 | 0-18 Years |
| New York | $5,000 | 0-7 Years |
| North Carolina | $1,000 | 0-15 Years |
| North Dakota | $10,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Ohio | $50,000 | 0-5 Years |
| Oklahoma | $10,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Oregon | $50,000 | 0-10 Years |
| Pennsylvania | $10,000 | 0-7 Years |
| Rhode Island | $10,000 | 0-30 Years |
| South Carolina | $10,000 | 0-25 Years |
| South Dakota | $10,000 | 0-25 Years |
| Tennessee | $10,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Texas | $10,000 | 2-20 Years |
| Utah | $10,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Vermont | $25,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Virginia | $2,500 | 1-10 Years |
| Washington | $5,000 | 0-10 Years |
| West Virginia | $10,000 | 0-5 Years |
| Wisconsin | $25,000 | 0-15 Years |
| Wyoming | $50,000 | 0-10 Years |
But, we can look at what you’re likely facing.
And note that these sentences are PER DEATH.
Meaning if you kill 3 people, you’ll get 3 manslaughter charges.
Some examples of unintentional vehicular manslaughter are causing death while:
These are considered ordinary negligence in law.
Driving under the influence (DUI) will automatically turn these into first-degree manslaughter.
Unintentional vehicular manslaughter will get you up to 15 years in prison.
Depending on your state, fines can range from $1,000 up to $750,000.
Some states will give you a misdemeanor charge.
With a misdemeanor charge, you’ll spend time in county jail.
While others will give you a felony charge.
With a felony charge, you’ll spend time in federal prison.
You will also lose your driver’s license.
Your license suspension usually lasts while you’re in prison.
Also, note that unintentional vehicular manslaughter will remain on your criminal record.
You cannot expunge unintentional vehicular manslaughter.
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Voluntary vehicular manslaughter is criminal homicide.
It’s when a driver commits intentional acts that lead to the death of another person.
It’s a type of criminal gross negligence, with a conscious disregard for the safety of others.
Some examples of voluntary vehicular manslaughter are causing death while:
Law enforcement needs to be able to prove without a reasonable doubt your intent.
An excellent criminal defense lawyer can defend you against vehicular manslaughter charges.
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Involuntary vehicular manslaughter is when someone commits an unintentional act.
And that act causes injuries that lead to the death of another person.
Some examples of involuntary vehicular manslaughter are causing death while:
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