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.
15 years recommended
2 -5 years
up to 8 years
Involuntary manslaughter is typically considered a Class D felony in many jurisdictions. However, the classification of the offense can vary depending on the specific laws of the state where the crime took place.
Attempted manslaughter is when someone tries to kill another person but is unsuccessful. This differs from other forms of manslaughter, such as voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, where the killing is completed. In attempted manslaughter, the intent to kill is present but the victim survives.
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.
The California Penal Code Section 192 defines the crime of manslaughter, which is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought. It is categorized into three types: voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and vehicular manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter occurs in the heat of passion or as a result of adequate provocation, while involuntary manslaughter involves unintentional killing due to reckless or negligent actions. Each type carries different legal consequences and penalties.