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2006-10-16 05:36:30 · 8 answers · asked by ory 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Again, not all hit and runs result in death. When one does, however, it is a very hard call as to whether or not the person responsible is the equivalent to a murderer. Some hit and runs are intentional and those, in my opinion, are equivalent to first degree murder or attempted murder. When the accident itself is unintentional, I see it as involuntary manslaughter, but if a person leaves the scene, I think it should be considered voluntary manslaughter because you had a chance to help them. Everyone reacts differently under pressure and in situations like these, so it is unfair to place the label of murderer on someone who made a stupid decision. They should, however, be held responsible for their actions, regardless of whether the accident results in injury or death.
2006-10-16 05:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by loislanepoet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is slightly different. It has nothing to do with death but the intentions of the driver. Some hit and run drivers aren't aware they hit someone. Some hit and run drivers become frightened and leave the scene with no malicious intentions. Some hit and run drivers have certain circumstances that interfer with them doing the right thing (such as having the wrong person in the vehicle, driving without/suspended licences, may have CDS or weapons in the car, and some are driving under the influence). Don't misunderstand, hit and runs that end in death are tragic for both the drivers and the victims families; and although all should be prosecuted, no one intentionally means to commit an act that would kill someone by vehicle. So drivers beware, drinking and driving is an action you control; using unreasonable speed is an action you can control; leaving the scene of an accident is something you can control.
2006-10-16 13:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by Debbi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are one and the same. There is no excuse for running away from something like that. This person is leaving someone to possibly die at their hands. I don't care if you are drunk, sober, on meds or just having a really rotten day. You stop, do what you can and take responsibility. Of course if they don't have time to stick around they can always leave the person on the hood in the garage for a few days. I still wonder what that dumb b**** was thinking. What a moron.
2006-10-16 12:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by Shelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much different, but yes, they are different.
In American law, intent is a big differentiating factor. There was no intent to hit the person with a car. However, running scared and leaving them to die is pretty bad. I'd say it's somewhere between manslaughter and murder.
2006-10-16 12:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by johnlb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are equally bad. However, a hit and run doesn't always end in a death. A bad driver could swipe an unoccupied car in the parking lot and drive off. A murderer always kills his victim - hence, the name of the crime.
2006-10-16 12:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by Oklahoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I think they are the same. If you accidently hit someone you have the chance to stop and help them. If you don't, you are no better than a common murderer who set out to kill someone.
2006-10-16 12:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by Donna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he ll ya!! they should stop and help the person,but if they leave the scene they are just like murderers nothing different especially if the person dies,or injured
2006-10-16 12:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! its disgusting how many ppl get away with it!
2006-10-16 12:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by Crazy Chicca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋