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?
The statute of limitations is the amount of time that criminal charges can be prosecuted. The statute of limitations in the state of Massachusetts for the charge of manslaughter is six years.
there is'nt for manslaughter...
There is none.
Manslaughter is normally charged as a felony. West Virginia has no statute of limitations for felony charges. They can bring them at anytime during the accused's lifetime.
For offenses of this magnitude, there are no SOL's in ANY state.
The difference between manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter is that voluntary manslaughter requires an intent to kill someone or cause serious bodily harm while involuntary manslaughter does not.
Involuntary manslaughter is when you have no intention of killing someone.
In Canada there is no general limitation period for indictable offences.
Involuntary Manslaughter is in fact a Felony.
15 years max up to 10000 dollar fine
what is the penilty for involintary manslaughter
That will depend on the jurisdiction in question. In some states there are no limits for felonies of any type, including felony manslaughter. In others there may be one that applies.