The question is a true statement.
You would be guilty of a crime known as vehicular manslaughter, as well as the crime of impaired driving. These are serious crimes.
It would be considered Manslaughter if it was an accident. So the convicted would just be sentenced for some sort of Manslaughter.
Involuntary/Vehicular Manslaughter
The law varies from location to location, but you can reasonably expect to be charged with felony DUI and at least involuntary manslaughter. If there are prior DUI convictions, in some states you will be charged with murder rather than manslaughter.
In the US, depending on the state you're in you can be charged with vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide
Vehicular homicide is when you use your car or any driving machine to kill someone else. Vehicular manslaughter is when you use it to hurt someone .
DWI (driving while intoxicated) Manslaughter If you leave the scene... "leaving the scene of a crime" obviously.... and they wont just nail you with one.
DWI (driving while intoxicated) Manslaughter If you leave the scene... "leaving the scene of a crime" obviously.... and they wont just nail you with one.
Vehicular manslaughter occurs when an individual unintentionally causes the death of another through negligent operation of a motor vehicle.Manslaughter by definition is unintentionally causing the death of another individual through negligent or wanton means. This is different from homicide based on the perpetrator's state of mind - homicide occurs when someone acts to intentionally cause harm to another. Manslaughter occurs as an incident to an act that is illegal or negligent (e.g. driving under the influence, reckless driving) but not an act that is meant to cause harm. Therefore intentionally running someone over is not manslaughter, even though it did occur with a vehicle.
Involuntary manslaughter is when you have no intention of killing someone.
If they die then you could be charged with Vehicular Manslaughter. If not, then they can just sue you. IchigoKitsune95 :3
Attempted manslaughter is a criminal charge that occurs when someone tries to kill another person but fails to do so. In the legal system, attempted manslaughter is defined as the intentional act of trying to cause the death of another person, but not succeeding in doing so. This charge is typically treated as a serious offense and can result in significant penalties if convicted.