Homicidio involuntario por vehículo o embarcación por negligencia grave

Explicación Simple

Si alguien maneja de manera muy irresponsable y causa la muerte de otra persona, puede ser acusado de homicidio involuntario. Esto pasa cuando la persona no estaba cuidando adecuadamente al manejar, como si estuviera distraída o borracha.

Es como cuando cocinas y dejas una olla al fuego sin prestarle atención. Si la comida se quema y causa un incendio, puedes lastimar a otros porque no fuiste cuidadoso.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan va manejando su coche y decide enviar un mensaje de texto mientras conduce. No presta atención a la carretera y choca contra otro vehículo, causando la muerte del conductor del otro coche. En este caso, Juan podría ser acusado de homicidio involuntario por conducir de manera negligente.

Penalidades

Hasta 10 años de prisión o multa de hasta $5,000; hasta 15 años y $10,000 por antecedentes.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 2-209 (2023) - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel -- Gross Negligence (a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and train. (b) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle or vessel in a grossly negligent manner. (c) A violation of this section is manslaughter by vehicle or vessel. (d) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. (2) (i) A person who violates this section, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both. (ii) For the purposes of application of subsequent offender penalties under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a conviction for a crime committed in another state or federal jurisdiction that, if committed in this State would constitute a violation of this section, § 2–210, § 2–503, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, shall be considered a violation of this section.