should it be a felony?
I think it should. They knew that cell phones and driving are dangerous. It's a felony if they are drunk.
2007-10-13 04:51:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, it is called involuntary manslaughter.
2007-10-13 04:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's not a felony by code, it's not a felony. You COULD make an argument that driving with a cell phone is reckless, even if there is no law against driving with a cell phone. Distracted driving is the fast growing catch all for law enforcement nowadays.
Should it be a felony because it is when driving drunk? I dont think there is a necessary correlation there. I understand your sentiment though. But if a state doesnt specifically make it a felony, it just isnt yet.
2007-10-13 12:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think additional charges should be tacked on to anyone where talking on the cell phone can be proven to excacerbate (sp?) the situation.
2007-10-13 12:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by Splitters 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you hit and kill a pedestrian it is motor manslaughter, whether on a cell phone or not.
2007-10-13 12:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by Rob M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANYTIME a person is killed as a result of a crime, that crime is a felony.
2007-10-13 12:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They should be charged for negligent homicide, or involuntary manslaughter.
However, if their conduct was deemed reckless, they may be looking at murder charges.
2007-10-13 11:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live, but whereever you are there is one thing for sure...
Your'e in deep dodo.
2007-10-13 12:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋