Quote: (11-11-2015 05:06 PM)GlobalMan Wrote:
Quote: (11-11-2015 05:05 PM)Horus Wrote:
Quote: (11-11-2015 05:00 PM)Merenguero Wrote:
She'll go down for something, although I really don't know if it will be a charge as serious as murder or manslaughter. I really don't know how much uglier you can be than that lady. If you choose to google her to see a picture, don't say I didn't warn you.
Isn't negligence causing death regarded as manslaughter?
Yes, it can be. However that's not usually the case when it's a third party causing the death
In many places, gross negligence can be enough to convict a person of manslaughter, under an involuntary manslaughter theory. The concept of involuntary manslaughter does not exist in New Jersey, but it exists in many other places. Murder, under a depraved heart theory, requires more than gross negligence, specifically a wanton and reckless disregard for the life of another. Where I am, regular negligence can only support a conviction for manslaughter when the Defendant is operating a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcohol.