Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle
In 2005, the Massachusetts State Legislature, through the passing of "Melanie's Law" enactment of harsher penalties for Drunk Driving and Related Crimes, established the new criminal offense of Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle.
Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle punishes those who, while operating a motor vehicle in violation of Massachusetts DUI Laws, commits the crime of Manslaughter (the unlawful killing unintentionally cause by wanton or reckless conduct creating a high degree of likelihood that substantial harm will result to another).
The penalty for those convicted of the Drunk Driving Crime of Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle is:
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Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle punishes those who, while operating a motor vehicle in violation of Massachusetts DUI Laws, commits the crime of Manslaughter (the unlawful killing unintentionally cause by wanton or reckless conduct creating a high degree of likelihood that substantial harm will result to another).
The penalty for those convicted of the Drunk Driving Crime of Manslaughter While Operating a Motor Vehicle is:
- 5 year minimum-mandatory and up to 20 years in state prison.
- Fines of up to $25,000
- Minimum 15 years and up to lifetime loss of your driver's license.
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