Vehicular Manslaughter

Causing a death by careless driving.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

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
2. 2You broke a law or were careless
3. 3That caused a death

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year. Felony: 2, 4, or 6 years.