Example 1
Texting and driving causing a crash into another vehicle. Ultimately, one of the passengers in the other vehicle passes away due to the accident. Because of the death of the passenger, the individual who was texting and driving was charged with involuntary manslaughter. This charge is fitting because the individual’s negligence led to the death of another individual.
Example 2
Babysitter leaves a child in the car on a hot day, the baby dies. Due to negligence they can be charged with involuntary manslaughter.
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