American Samoa § 22.0706 - Homicide by vehicle
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0706 — Homicide by vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.0706. Homicide by vehicle
Whoever unlawfully and unintentionally causes the death of another person while engaged in a violation of any law applying to the operation or use of a vehicle or to the regulation of traffic shall be guilty of homicide when such violation is the proximate cause of the death. Any person convicted of homicide by vehicle shall be fined not more than $5,000, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. Case Notes: “Proximate cause” proven if regulation violated by defendant was designed to prevent the very harm which occurred and the violation was a substantial factor in bringing about the accident. A.S.G. v. Sale Uo, 4 A.S.R. 2d 14(1987). “proximate cause” within the meaning of homicide by vehicle statute is proven if the traffic regulation violated by the defendant was designed to prevent the sort of harm that actually occurred and the violation was a substantial factor in bringing about the accident. A.S.C.A. § 22.0706. American Samoa Government v. Sale Uo, 4 A.S.R.2d 14 (1987).
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0706
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0706 cover?
Section 22.0706 ("Homicide by vehicle") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 22.0706?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 22.0706 apply to my situation?
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