VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER
ORDINARY VS. GROSS NEGLIGENCE
You committed a misdemeanor or infraction (which could include a traffic law violation) while driving, or otherwise that you committed a l awful act in a manner that might cause death - The act was dangerous to human life
The act was committed with gross negligence – this means you not only acted in a manner that would likely result in either death or great bodily injury, but you acted in a way that no reasonable person would have done due to its high level of disregard for human life, AND - Someone’s death was the direct, natural and the probable result of your actions.

VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER PENALTIES
- Up to 6 years in state prison
- Up to $10,000 in fines
- Formal/felony probation
Misdemeanor manslaughter convictions are punishable by:
Up to a year in county jail - Up to a $1,000 fine
- Summary/misdemeanor probation
DEFENSES
WHEN VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER DOESN’T APPLY: FELONY MURDER AND INTOXICATION
- Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
- Vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
