No.
The sentencing guidelines for manslaughter in Michigan is: 1 year to 15 sentence.
Involuntary manslaughter is when you have no intention of killing someone.
Involuntary Manslaughter is in fact a Felony.
Apparently that's what the jury thought was an appropriate sentence.
In most states, a involuntary manslaughter is considered a class D felony. The punishment for the crime varies from state to state.
15 years recommended
up to 8 years
2 -5 years
Involuntary manslaughter arises when the accused did not intend to cause death or serious injury but caused the death on someone through recklessness or criminal negligence. The maximum penalty is life in prison.
Manslaughter one, and two, respectively, referred to the severity of the crime. Manslaughter one generally means voluntary manslaughter, while man two is involuntary manslaughter, the less severe of the two.
Involuntary manslaughter
The drunken man was charged with manslaughter after the devastating crash.