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Should people really be charged with involuntary manslaughter if it were truly an accident?
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∙ 14y ago
It is very seldom that an "accident" is realy that. Usually it is caused by inattention or negligence.
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How is it possible that Conrad Murray the doctor responsible for the death of Michael Jackson should be imprisoned for a term of four years when in fact what he has committed is manslaughter?
Because the case was quite rightfully deemed as a non malicious crime. It was not intentional that is why he was charged with involuntary manslaughter, and because of that 4 years is the maximum sentence that can be handed down.
Should a teenager that was going 110 MPH be charged with vehicular manslaughter if the passenger with her died even though the driver is in critical care?
no he\she shouldn't!
Should ponyboy and johnny go to jail?
No because johnny was about to get beat up again, so he used self defense
If a person is charged with second degree manslaughter for one accident and continues to have more car accidents will this reflect on her sentence?
It should because it shows that the person is continuing in the exact same conduct that led to the first death. During the penalty phase this could be considered an aggravating condition that warrants a more serious penalty.
Actus reus should be voluntary or involuntary?
Actus reus refers to the voluntary physical act or conduct that is an essential element of a criminal offense. It is generally required that the act be voluntary, meaning that the person intentionally and consciously engaged in the act. However, in some cases, such as involuntary manslaughter, a person may be held liable for an unintentional act that resulted in harm or death.
Will auto insurance cover a vehicular manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter accident?
Auto insurance does not cover intentional criminal acts. So it would really just depend on the circumstances. If the insurer determines that it was an accidental loss, then resulting damage and injuries should have coverage up to the liability limits provided under the terms of your insurance policy. If damages exceed the liability limits of your policy you will be responsible for the excess above what your insurance policy will cover. It's times like this when we realize that it's not always a good idea to by just the cheapest minimum required limits.
What happens to a drunk driver that wrecks and his passenger dies?
The driver should be charged with manslaughter or vehicular homicide, depends on the laws of the state and what the prosecutor charges the driver with. It's very serious and carries jail time.
Is manslaughter illegal in Australia?
Manslaughter and illegal in the same sentence can cause some contradictions. Manslaughter, it should be noted, is a mitigated form of murder. Manslaughter exists as an alternative verdict to murder always! Manslaughter, however, is a criminal offence which under the constitution is a STATE matter not federal. So it is wrong to ask if it is illegal in Australia when each state has laws that vary. But yes manslaughter does suggest that there is some culpable wrong that warrants punishment and is therefore illegal.
What types of accident should be investigated?
All accident should be investigated.
Should senior citizens be charged a higher rate for car insurance?
Senior citizens should be charged a higher rate for car insurance. Seniors have the second highest accident risk average, only after teenage drivers. Teenage drivers have higher car insurance because of this higher risk factor, and so should senior citizens.
Can the DMV revoke license for vehicular manslaughter?
Yes, manslaughter is a finding for causing a criminally negligent death. For that, your driving privileges probably should be suspended or revoked for at least a certain length of time.
Statute of limitations on murder?
This may vary by state, but Florida for example has a limit of four years in which the prosecution must be initiated for manslaughter (and second and third degree murder as well). if someone runs in front of a car and gets hit and killed will the person that hits them be charged with involuntary manslaughter?
