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FelonyCalifornia · Penal Code § 191.5

Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated

Killing someone while driving drunk or high.

Serious crime. Can mean state prison.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You drove under the influence
  2. 2You broke a law or were careless
  3. 3That caused a death

Possible punishment

4, 6, or 10 years (gross).